
New Study Establishes First Reference Level for Thirdhand Smoke Contamination – Video
These videos were created in collaboration with our community partner, United Women of East Africa Support Team, specifically for Hispanic, Somali, and Pacific Islander communities.

California becomes first state to require thirdhand smoke disclosure in home sales
California is now the first state to require sellers of single-family homes to disclose of any knowledge of residue from smoking or vaping on the property. Watch this video from CBS 8 San Diego to learn more.

Study reveals alarming risks of thirdhand smoke for children
More than 90% of all children tested in a recent study showed evidence of tobacco smoke exposure, with highest levels found among Black children and those living in low-income and low-education households.

Research shows dangers of thirdhand smoke, lingering in home after cigarettes are out
ABC 7 featured Consortium affiliate Ashley Merianos, PhD, from the University of Cincinnati discussing the dangers of thirdhand smoke, especially for children.

First Annual Tobacco and the Environment Symposium Poster Session
Watch the First Annual Tobacco and the Environment Symposium Poster Session recordings.

The Strait Times – Thirdhand Smoke: What Is It? How Harmful Can It Be?
The Strait Times interviewed Dr. Yvette Van Der Eijk about thirdhand smoke.

Thirdhand Smoke Videos for Pacific Island Communities
These videos were created in collaboration with our community partner, United Women of East Africa Support Team, specifically for Hispanic, Somali, and Pacific Islander communities.

Thirdhand Smoke Videos for Hispanic/Latino Communities
These videos were created in collaboration with our community partner, United Women of East Africa Support Team, specifically for Hispanic, Somali, and Pacific Islander communities.

Thirdhand Smoke Videos for Somali Communities
These videos were created in collaboration with our community partner, United Women of East Africa Support Team, specifically for Hispanic, Somali, and Pacific Islander communities.

Innovations in Tobacco Control Lecture Series: Thirdhand Smoke
Dr. Georg Matt gave a guest lecture for the Tobacco Control Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Clearing the Air of Thirdhand Smoke
Check out how University of California Researchers are studying thirdhand smoke here.

San Diego State University Creates the Center for Tobacco and the Environment
KPBS covers the opening of SDSU’s Center for the Tobacco and the Environment.

Kids and Thirdhand Smoke
Thirdhand smoke researcher Ashley Merianos talks about the negative health effects of second- and thirdhand smoke on children.

ABC News: Thirdhand Smoke Discussion with Dr. Georg Matt
A live discussion hosted by ABC News about thirdhand smoke with Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Director Dr. Georg Matt.

KidsHealth on the Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke Exposure for Kids
Kids Health, a nonprofit children’s health system founded in 1995, created a video to help parents understand the dangers of thirdhand smoke exposure–especially for kids. Watch their educational video.

Thirdhand Smoke Doesn’t Just Stick on Walls…Watch!
In this video, researchers discuss how thirdhand smoke residue sticks to just about any surface.

Removing Thirdhand Smoke from Cars
Thirdhand smoke is difficult to remove–especially from the inside of vehicles. Watch what it takes…