Report the news
We follow important tobacco-control developments, public policy and health stories from around the world.
About Us
Smoke Free News makes tobacco-related evidence easier to understand, shares stories that matter and supports healthier choices for people and communities.
Our mission
Facts can change minds.
Facts can change minds.
Awareness can change lives.
Smoke Free News is an independent information platform dedicated to reporting on smoking, nicotine, public health and the worldwide movement toward tobacco-free communities.
We bring together research, policy developments, expert perspectives and lived experiences. Our goal is simple: give readers clear, reliable information they can use to understand the issue and make informed decisions.
Read our editorial standards
What we believe
Everyone deserves reliable information and the opportunity to live free from tobacco-related harm.
Smoke Free News exists to help make that future possible—one fact, one story and one informed decision at a time.
What we do
Coverage with purpose
Explain the evidence
We translate complex research into useful, accessible reporting without losing the meaning behind the findings.
Center real people
We share experiences of quitting, recovery and advocacy with care, dignity and respect for every individual.
Encourage progress
We highlight practical solutions and collective action that can help create healthier, smoke-free environments.
Our focus
The stories that shape healthier communities
Our coverage connects personal health with the wider decisions, systems and social factors that influence tobacco use.
Understanding the effects
Clear reporting on cancer, heart and lung health, secondhand smoke and the benefits of quitting.
›Following the evidence
New studies, emerging findings and careful explanations of what the science does—and does not—show.
›Tracking decisions
Coverage of smoke-free laws, advertising rules, taxation and public-health action at every level.
›Sharing real journeys
Honest experiences from people quitting tobacco, supporting loved ones and leading community change.
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How we work
Trust is earned with every story.
Our readers deserve journalism that is accurate, understandable and independent. These principles guide our reporting and editing.
Our Editorial Standards- 01Evidence first
We prioritize credible research, public-health authorities and clearly identified sources.
- 02Clarity over alarm
We explain risks responsibly, without sensational language or unnecessary fear.
- 03People with dignity
We avoid stigma and recognize that nicotine dependence is a complex health issue.
- 04Corrections with transparency
When we make a mistake, we correct it clearly and learn from it.
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Help build a smoke-free future.
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