The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

It's beginning to look a lot like winter in parts of the U.S., and that means, roads are about to get more dangerous as winter weather creates slippery conditions. There is no question that road salt ...

Every winter across most of the northern US, giant bags of salt materialize at grocery stores and home improvement retailers ...

When snow is in the forecast, roads are often pre-treated with a layer of salt to prevent the formation of ice.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Road salt is effective at helping keep ice off the roads, but presents environmental challenges. Nearly every time there is snow or ice in the forecast, road salt is used.

Road salt can reduce car accidents on icy winter days. But it often doesn’t stay on the road — and that runoff can harm ...

If you've spent a winter in Wisconsin, you know the routine. The temperature drops, ice starts forming on the pavement, you head out with a grumble, sprinkle some salt, and get on your way, hoping the ...

WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage. Salt is widely used to de ...

Road salt applied during winter storms runs off into the groundwater and emerges in surface water streams months later. Advocates say roads can be made safe with less salt.

Have you noticed many of our area roads are getting salted today? They look lighter in color as road crews pre-treat them to make the incoming winter weather less of a headache. Here's why salt works: ...

A narrow strip of land separates two wetlands in the Cook County Forest Preserve District. On one side, Little Buttonbush Slough is thriving. Grasslike hummock sedges poke out beside sensitive ferns, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sara Tabin is a science contributor writing about animals. New research suggests runoff from road salt makes frogs more ...