The French government is cracking down on cigarettes in public, announcing a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that aims to clear the air for the next generation of Parisians (and everyone else). Beginning ...

Mentor City Council has passed an ordinance that could potentially make it a pricey decision to smoke outside on city property unless in designated areas. During a June 4 council meeting, an amendment ...

Before I go much further, let me be clear: Cigarettes will kill you. I’m old enough to remember a 13-hour flight during which I experienced the slow asphyxiation of being stuck in the smoking section.

Torrance residents want the City Council to take action when it comes to the prevalence of secondhand smoke. According to a survey conducted by Behavioral Health Services (BHS), a nonprofit in ...

As outdoor activity surges for the season, discarded cigarettes continue to pose a major wildfire threat in parks, forests, and campgrounds. “These findings highlight a powerful opportunity to reshape ...

Secondhand smoke is not a joke.