A generous sprinkle of rock salt on sidewalks, driveways, roads, and bridges melts ice away by lowering the freezing point of water. A thin layer of water forms, causing the ice to break up.

Researchers studying salt pollution in the London area are calling on the public to reduce the amount of salt they use this ...

When winter months hit and icy surfaces become a concern, many of us turn to traditional rock salt as a quick fix. After all, it’s effective, easy to find, and cheap. But as straightforward as ...

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 streets have been salted too. But if that salt ...