American Lung Association

A new American Lung Association report finds Bristol and Dukes Counties have some of the worst air quality in Massachusetts, with unhealthy ozone and pollution levels.

Massachusetts earned an F from the American Lung Association for underfunding tobacco prevention, despite collecting over $551M in tobacco revenue.

The Great American Smokeout is observed on the third Thursday of November each year. This year, it will take place on November 21.

Advocates urge more spending on education and prevention.

UMass Dartmouth officials and students have been working for a year to make the university smoke and tobacco-free. Now its official. As of June 1st, the campus has been declared smoke, tobacco and e-cigarette-free. University spokesman John Hoey tells WBSM News, "its not about the prohibition as much as it is about the education...