Nitrous Oxide

• Nitrous oxide canisters are ending up in the garbage, exploding: Metro Vancouver

  The items, such as laughing gas or whippets, are ending up in the garbage and officials say they are exploding, posing serious risks to workers and equipment.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2025
  
• Health Canada recalls ‘laughing gas’ sold without authorization

  Health Canada is recalling nearly a dozen forms of nitrous oxide it says were sold for recreational consumption, which poses a safety risk.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2025
  
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• Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationally

  Health Canada has issued a warning to consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide for recreational purposes as instances are on the rise and carry many health risks, including death.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2025
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• Food site Epicurious will no longer post beef recipes, citing environmental harm

  "We think of this decision as not anti-beef but rather pro-planet," Epicurious said.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2021
• How fertilizer in farming is pushing climate change past ‘worst-case scenarios’

  Nitrous oxide, a less-talked-about greenhouse gas, is taking an increasing role in climate warming. A new study sheds light on just how much.

  Environment

  Oct 7, 2020
• Richmond, B.C. ‘whippits’ overdose prompts public warning from doctor

  Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is commonly available at retail outlets in small canisters known as "whippits," used to pressurize whipped cream dispensers.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2019
• Dutch government to ban laughing gas after reports of drug abuse

  The Dutch government is moving to ban laughing gas as the drug becomes more popular with the nation's youth.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2019
• Whipped cream shortage grips U.S. ahead of holidays, Canada topped up

  The U.S. is in the midst of an aerosol whipped cream shortage just days ahead of the holidays, which has sent producers, grocery stores and consumers scrambling to stock up on the sweet treat before Christmas arrives.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2016
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• UK protesters inhale laughing gas outside Parliament over drug policy

  Dozens of giggling demonstrators have inhaled laughing gas outside Britain's Parliament to protest government plans to ban it and other "legal highs."

  World

  Aug 1, 2015