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The lithium found in vape batteries must also be mined from brine or hard rock. This can lead to water shortages and soil degradation and erosion. [4] Many disposable vapes also get their nicotine concentration from tobacco plants, leading to deforestation of ecosystems so more tobacco can be grown, harvested, and manufactured.
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vape, [note 1] [15] is a device that simulates smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [16] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called "vaping". [17]
One of the world's largest tobacco companies is pushing to undermine the efforts of the World Health Organization, which plans to crack down on vapes and smoke-free alternative products.
[6] [7] [53] [52] Many people vape because they believe vaping is safer than smoking. [54] [55] [56] The wide choice of flavors and lower price compared to cigarettes are also important factors. [57] Other motivations include reduced odor and fewer stains. [58] E-cigarettes also appeal to technophiles who enjoy customizing their devices. [58]
THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: With the UK government planning to ban disposable vapes next summer, readers want them to go even further Voices: Independent readers call for more vaping and smoking ...
As of December last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said 34 countries had banned e-cigarettes, while 74 countries had no vape regulations in place. Not all in New Zealand are on board ...
Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), [4] also known as vaping-associated lung injury (VALI) [1] or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (E/VALI), [2] [a] is an umbrella term, [15] [16] used to describe lung diseases associated with the use of vaping products that can be severe and life-threatening. [3]
The speed at which vapes advanced to include an interactive display, as well as the devices' potential appeal to young people, is raising concerns about nicotine addiction among teenagers, say UC ...