Trillions of cigarettes are smoked annually, leaving behind toxic butts, most of which are, sadly, randomly discarded into nature
The government has passed this legislation despite being unable to demonstrate that it will be effective at reducing smoking and has ignored the widespread concerns raised in Australia and internationally regarding the serious legal issues associated with plain packaging. Australias parliament recently passed laws compelling cigarettes, pipe tobacco and cigars to be sold in plain olive packs from December 2012
The rise of medical marijuana has increased focus on the quality of cannabis products and how different strains can help with pain relief, mood, and overall health
Marlboro, Chesterfield, L&M and Basic Simple Tobacco packs will all go up 15 cents while Basic, Benson & Hedges, Benson & Hedges Menthol Green, Merit, Nats, Parliament and Virginia Slims will see a 20-cent-per-pack increase, Goldman Sachs Managing Director Bonnie Herzog said in a research note