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Understanding the impacts of nitrous oxide and why it matters for the climate
23 minutes Posted Dec 3, 2025 at 11:24 am.
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In recent years, nitrous oxide has gained attention as a significant environmental threat, yet many people remain unaware of its implications for the climate, the integrity of the Earth’s protective ozone layer and for human health.
While nitrogen is essential for life, excessive reactive nitrogen results in substantial pollution issues …
In this episode, Climate Campaigner Tom Nickson talks with Senior Press & Communications Officer Paul Newman about EIA’s nitrous oxide campaign and unpacks some of the complexities surrounding the gas and its negative effects.