Nitrous Oxide

While carbon dioxide and methane are the two primary heat-trapping gases, nitrous oxide (N2O) is another potent contributor to climate change. Nitrous oxide is also on the rise. This gas has been used in aerosol sprays, rocket fuels, car engines and medicine, where it is commonly known as the anesthetic laughing gas. Most nitrous oxide emissions today come from the burning of fossil fuels, synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, manure used in agriculture and other industrial processes.

The nitrous oxide molecule is made of two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. It is nearly 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Concentrations of this gas have surged in recent decades. Compared to levels before the industrial revolution, our atmosphere now contains about 25% more nitrous oxide.

By emitting nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, people are causing the climate to change. We are seeing the advent of a hotter Earth plagued by intense heat waves, extreme drought, devastating floods, melting polar ice and surging sea levels. Hopefully, people will soon figure out how to reduce emissions and mitigate the climate crisis.

Product Size: 7" x 2" x 2"

Thunderheads are sewn and crafted using recycled fibers that meet Global Recycling Standards. There are no plastic parts, only high-quality soft fabrics and embroidered eyes and details. The attached educational cards are printed from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

Thunderheads meet and surpass all US safety standards. Regular size Thunderheads are appropriate and safe for all ages. Key chain size Thunderheads are only for age 3 and up. 

Hand wash only using a damp cloth and warm water.  Air dry.  We do not recommend cleaning in a washing machine or drying in a drier.  Check all labels upon arrival of purchase. 

From this website, we deliver within the United States.  We ship orders within 1–2 business days once they are received. Please see the link at page bottom for international orders. We're confident that you'll love your Thunderheads purchase, but if you need to make a return for any reason, we accept returns within 14 days of your purchase date. Please note, we only accept items in their original condition with the tags still attached. See the page bottom for further details.