nitrous oxide

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Additional surplus nitrogen in soil can produce nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas.

From Science Daily

Mollie, from Caerphilly, said doctors found inflammation on her spinal cord and brain damage from the drug, which is also known as nitrous oxide.

From BBC

Possessing nitrous oxide is to be made a criminal offence under new legislation, unconnected to butane misuse.

From BBC

It can also cause headaches and make some users anxious or paranoid; too much nitrous oxide can make a person faint or lose consciousness.

From BBC

The government has defended its plans to tackle anti-social behaviour, including making the possession of nitrous oxide a criminal offence.

From BBC