With warmer weather finally arriving and winter snow starting to melt away, now's the time to make sure you wash away grime and road salt if you haven't done it all winter. While road salt is a key ...
Deicing salt may make roads safer, but it’s doing a real number on our waterways, not to mention our vehicles. According to recent estimates, more than 20 million metric tons of deicing salt is now ...
When snow is in the forecast, roads are often pre-treated with a layer of salt to prevent the formation of ice. The pretreatment allows the New York State Department of Transportation to use less salt ...
Your browser does not support the video tag. A time-lapse video of ice melt working. These substances help keep roads and paths clear in the winter. Credit ...
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...