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Salt Doesn't Melt Ice--Here's How It Makes Winter Streets SaferThere’s a good reason to salt the roads before snow starts falling

Road Salt Works. But It’s Also Bad for the Environment. (Published 2022)The chemical is effective at keeping roads free of snow and ice, but it also has damaging consequences, according to a growing body of research.

Environmental Hazards of Road SaltDid you know that runoff containing de-icing chemicals can damage our rivers and streams?

Winter is Coming! And with it, tons of salt on our roads | US EPARoad salt, while necessary to prevent icy roads, can be environmentally damaging. In this article, we examine new technologies and housekeeping that limit the environmental impacts of road salt or replace it completely.

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