Two Virginia lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to find alternatives for road salt and raise awareness about its ...

Freshwater streams, ponds and lakes across the United States are becoming saltier, and new research from the University of ...

Road salt badly damages New Jersey's water quality, ecoystems and soil quality. Brining is a much safer strategy.

When I was a graduate student from Nepal living in New Haven from 2012 to 2014, I kept noticing the same winter aftereffect across town. Along busy streets, the first foot of lawn by the pavement ...

More than a dozen towns across Vermont have adjusted road treatment operations due to a widespread salt shortage during the 2026 winter season. Many towns, including Burlington and Rutland, said that ...

Some local public works departments in Michigan are conserving road salt amid a severe winter. Other officials say the issue is not a salt shortage, but a delay in deliveries due to high demand. The ...

Road salt has built up in Wisconsin waters for decades, degrading aquatic ecosystems, corroding pipes and polluting drinking water.

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 ...