Nitrous oxide: Demi Moore collapse focuses attention on whip-its

The database reports 2010 emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, and contribute to global warming, climate scientists say. The region's highest greenhouse gas emitter is Dominion

LOWNDES COUNTY, AL (WSFA) – Local authorities are asking motorists to use caution when traveling on I-65 near mile marker 144.5 after a tractor trailer carrying Nitrous Oxide collided with a dump truck. According to Lowndes County EMA Director Walter

Demi Moore's friend called paramedics Monday night after the actress inhaled a dangerous amount of nitrous oxide.

By Maia Szalavitz | @maiasz | January 26, 2012 | + Actor Demi Moore's trip to the emergency room was reportedly spurred by an apparent seizure triggered by inhaling the drug nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas or whippits.

The inhalant is made of nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas." Whip-its are named after the small metal canisters of nitrous oxide that can be used for recharging whipping cream cans. Recreational users sometimes fill balloons with the gas