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Laughing Gas In Arctic Bigger Threat Than Previously Thought: Study

First Posted: 6/5/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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OSLO (Reuters) -- Thawing permafrost can release nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, a contributor to climate change that has been largely overlooked in the Arctic, a study showed on Sunday.

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OSLO (Reuters) -- Thawing permafrost can release nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, a contributor to climate change that has been largely overlooked in the Arctic, a study showed on Sunday.
OSLO (Reuters) -- Thawing permafrost can release nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, a contributor to climate change that has been largely overlooked in the Arctic, a study showed on Sunday.
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