nitrous oxide
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Los Angeles officials began discussing a ban after the city of Rialto became the first to restrict certain sales of nitrous oxide in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Emissions of carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide and dangerous particulate matter increased by 196%, 111%, and 139% respectively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Intense ultraviolet radiation from the young Sun would have broken down some nitrous oxide molecules, separating them back into nitrogen and oxygen.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned?
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
It wasn’t until 1846 that anyone got around to finding a practical use for nitrous oxide, as an anesthetic.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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