Vaping Is Better Than Smoking, But It's Still Very Bad Mother Jones Vaping vs. Smoking: Is One Really Safer Than the Other? Just How Harmful Is Vaping? More Evidence Is Emerging. The New York Times Many people turn to vaping, thinking it's a safer alternative to smoking. However, this belief is misleading and potentially harmful. This #NationalLungMonth, let us acknowledge that vaping is not risk free and can