Good news for nonsmokers at UW & in the UK

The University of Waterloo has decided to go smoke free as of July 2024. Here’s what they say on their website:

Moving to a smoke-free university

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, plans to do what New Zealand is doing — phase smoking out over time. If passed, the law will take effect in 2027 — so that kids who are 14 today will never be allowed to smoke. Here’s The Guardian on this topic:

Health charities welcome Sunak’s plan to curb smoking in England

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