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Overview of Greenhouse Gases | US EPA » Information on emissions and removals of the main greenhouse gases to and from the atmosphere. Epa.gov

Why laughing gas is a growing climate problem » Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is the most important greenhouse gas after methane and carbon dioxide and the biggest human-related threat to the ozone layer. Stanford scientist Rob Jackson explains why emissions of the gas are rising faster than expected and what it will take to reverse the trend. News.stanford.edu

Who’s Laughing Now? Nitrous Oxide in Healthcare » Healthcare providers have used nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for decades. Find out how this sedative can help you relax during procedures. My.clevelandclinic.org

Nitrous Oxide - Laughing Gas » Dental nitrous oxide or laughing gas is a safe and effective sedative agent. Learn more about this common sedative used in many dentist offices. Mouthhealthy.org

Laughing gas for childbirth: 5 FAQ » Laughing gas can control pain during childbirth. Get answers to five questions about nitrous oxide use during labor and delivery. Mayoclinichealthsystem.org

When people partied with nitrous oxide, it sparked a medical breakthrough » In a drawing room above his laboratory, chemist Humphry Davy threw quite the soiree. But his nitrous oxide parties were more than a rollicking good time: they led to the discovery of anaesthesia. Abc.net.au

Laughing gas relieves symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression | Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis » Single treatment provides patients with rapid, lasting antidepressant effects Medicine.wustl.edu

What to Know About Laughing Gas » Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a sedative that health care providers use to help you relax during procedures. Find out its risks, uses, and the effects it may have on your health. Webmd.com