Excess road and sidewalk salt flows into storm drains and ultimately into area streams and rivers, affecting fish and other ...

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm ...

As Delaware thaws from recent winter weather, the thousands of tons of rock salt spread across First State roads may be keeping drivers safe — but at a steep cost to the environment and infrastructure ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many ...

For those cheering on the advance of spring weather, winter’s rock salt piles might already be receding into memory — but the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards are calling attention to just how long ...

Every year, the roads across America are flooded with plows that spray rock salt across our highways to clear ice and snow. And every year, questions are raised about the effectiveness of salt and ...

Rock salt separates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved in water. These ions can cause damage to the inner workings ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Winter weather has a good grasp on Western New York early on in the season. Along with snow, comes ice. Many folks and municipalities are using rock salt to keep sidewalks and roadways ...

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating ...

Winter weather has a good grasp on Western New York early on in the season. Along with snow, comes ice. Many folks and municipalities are using rock salt to keep sidewalks and roadways clear of ice.