Author: Maia Murphey, ASH Program and Communications Intern From manufacture to consumption, tobacco products are not only a dangerous public health concern, but also an environmental concern. In addition to over 8 million human lives lost every year to the tobacco industry, we also lose 600 million trees, 200,000 hectares
If you follow public health news, be careful your jaw doesn’t hit the floor. Last month, the government of New Zealand submitted a bill to Parliament that aims to end the tobacco epidemic. If it passes (and there is confidence it will), New Zealand will have, by far, the most
Fighting tobacco product waste: Holding tobacco industry accountable for its environmental footprint June 2, 2022 – Tobacco control experts, including ASH’s Executive Director Laurent Huber, and environmental advocates from around the world join our roundtable discussion, hosted by the World Health Organization, the WHO FCTC Secretariat, and the UN Environment
Groundbreaking Tobacco Endgame Proposal from FDA on Reducing Nicotine in Cigarettes ASH Welcomes Biden Administration’s Announcement on Reducing Nicotine WASHINGTON, DC – June 22, 2022 – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) applauds President Biden and FDA Commissioner Califf for beginning the process to reduce nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive
ASH is excited to announce a new job opening for a remote Project Coordinator, based out of anywhere in California. The Project Coordinator will be on the frontlines of the tobacco endgame in California, supporting grantee organizations with communications trainings and technical assistance, among other things. This is a 100%
Black Americans have been intentionally targeted by the tobacco industry for decades. As a result, nearly 9 out of 10 of African Americans that smoke, smoke menthols. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), and the DC Tobacco-Free Coalition are fighting back and calling on
ASH submitted our comment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 6, 2022, asking them to remove menthol from tobacco products. Read ASH’s comment here> This comment is submitted in response to the FDA’s proposed rule on menthol that was announced following our joint lawsuit with AATCLC, AMA,
Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs Declaring Victory WASHINGTON, DC – June 1, 2022 –Today, we are pleased to announce that we are dismissing our lawsuit against the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A rulemaking process to ban menthol
Media Contact: Nichelle Gray (202) 659 – 4310 Our Environment Must be Protected from Tobacco Product Waste New Report from 3 Organizations Highlights European Union, French, and American Progress WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 25, 2022 – Tobacco Product Waste is a completely preventable and controllable environmental disaster. With natural resources
Donate Our Environment Must be Protected from Tobacco Product Waste New Report from 3 Organizations Highlights European Union, French, and American Progress WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 25, 2022 – Tobacco Product Waste is a completely preventable and controllable environmental disaster. With natural resources being depleted and climate change accelerating, governments
Guest Authors: Geoffrey T. Fong, Janet Chung-Hall, and Lorraine V. Craig, ITC Project, University of Waterloo Michael O. Chaiton, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, and Ontario Tobacco Research Unit On April 28, 2022, the US FDA announced its long-awaited proposed rule to ban menthol in cigarettes, with a parallel
This paper was researched and written for Health Canada, the national health ministry, in order to identify implemented and potential policies that go beyond the minimum obligations of the WHO tobacco treaty, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. FCTC Article 2.1 urges parties to go beyond the enumerated obligations in
Media Contact: Megan Arendt 202-390-9513 Statement on FDA’s Proposed Rule Banning Menthol as a Characterizing Flavor Statement of Kelsey Romeo-Stuppy, Managing Attorney at Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) WASHINGTON, DC – April 28, 2022 – Today, Action on Smoking and Health is thrilled to celebrate the news that the Food
Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs on FDA’s Response in Favor of Banning Menthol A Powerful Step Towards Saving Lives WASHINGTON, DC – April 28, 2022 –Today, we celebrate with all Americans that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a powerful step towards banning menthol and saving lives, especially Black
Most people view cigarettes as a health problem, but they are a huge environmental problem as well. The tobacco control community is increasingly recognizing the importance of this issue; this year’s theme for World No Tobacco Day is “Tobacco: Threat to our environment.” Cigarettes have a negative impact on the
Testimony of DC Tobacco Free Coalition Delivered by Liz Furgurson, ASH Chief Operating Officer DC Council Committee of The Whole Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Support for Funding FY 2023 D.C. Law 24-25. Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021 April 8, 2022 Chairman Mendelson, and Members of the
Testimony from Chris Bostic, Policy Director at ASH March 16, 2022 Hello Madame Chair and Committee members. Thank you for considering this important bill and for the chance to weigh in. My name is Chris Bostic, and I am the policy director for Action on Smoking and Health, the nation’s
Tobacco Endgame Matters TEM is created and produced by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Advancing Momentum for a Tobacco-Free California. The podcast is dedicated to conversations focused on how we can achieve and plan for a tobacco-free California using policy and people power. In each episode, we’ll engage subject
With several tobacco endgame (Project Sunset) policies be explored and implemented around the world, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) produced a guide for reporters on the key elements and distinctions of these policies. For any additional questions, contact Megan Arendt, ASH Associate Director of Communications. For more information on
Media Contact: Megan Arendt (202) 659 – 4310 ASH Commends FDA for Finally Starting Process to Save Black Lives Menthol in Cigarettes is a Known Deadly Combination that Must End WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 25, 2022 – After many years of delay and a directive from a federal judge, today
February 20th is World Day of Social Justice. The UN General Assembly recognizes that “social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and among nations and that, in turn, social development and social justice cannot be attained in the absence of peace
Media Contact: Megan Arendt (202) 659 – 4310 ASH Thanks Outgoing Board Chair and Welcomes Incoming Board Chair A decade of impact and the hope of more progress to come WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 17, 2022 – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) extends our deepest gratitude to Dr. Alfred
February 15, 2022 Dear Dr. Califf, Congratulations on your confirmation as the new FDA Commissioner. In addition to sending our congratulations on behalf of our staff and Board, I am writing to introduce our organization, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and also to commend and thank you for your
Oral Statement Prepared for the ECOSOC Partnership Forum On behalf of Action on Smoking and Health and 29 signatory organizations, I would like to take a moment to draw attention to the importance of addressing the negative impact tobacco has on COVID-19 outcomes and the 2030 development agenda. Tobacco remains
Statement to the Fourth Human Rights Council intersessional meeting for Dialogue and Cooperation on Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (18 January 2022) On behalf of Action on Smoking and Health and 30 signatory organizations I would like to take a moment to draw attention to the
