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The Associated Press (@AP) على X » Alabama plans to carry out first nitrogen gas execution. How will it work and what are the risks? https://t.co/FbwnRGvQmu Twitter.com

Alabama preps for nitrogen gas execution: Here's how it would work » Nitrogen hypoxia has never been used as a method of execution in the United States. Montgomeryadvertiser.com

Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out » Alabama’s proposed procedures to carry out executions with nitrogen gas include fitting a mask over the inmate’s nose and mouth and replacing their breathing air with nitrogen gas until their heart stops The state described the procedures for the proposed new execution method in a court filing. Apnews.com

Methods of Execution » The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information about capital punishment.… Deathpenaltyinfo.org

How Nitrogen Executions Could Go Wrong - Oklahoma Watch » Oklahoma officials say that using inhalation of nitrogen to carry out the death penalty will be safe and humane. But uncertainty surrounds the process, including how it will force inmates to inhale the gas and what will happen if they resist. Oklahomawatch.org

How Do Diesel Vehicles Work? - Alternative Fuels Data Center » …nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions into harmless nitrogen and water.… chamber and ignited by the high temperature achieved when a gas is greatly compressed. Afdc.energy.gov

Alabama plans the first nitrogen gas execution this week in largely secret process experts say raises concerns about cruelty | CNN » Alabama intends to carry out the first known execution by nitrogen gas this week, when it’s scheduled to put to death Kenneth Smith some 14 months after failing to carry out his capital punishment by lethal injection. Cnn.com