When winter temperatures drop below freezing, ice can form on roads and make driving dangerous. That’s where road salt comes in. Salt melts ice through a simple science concept called freezing point ...

Salt spread on roads and sidewalks to melt snow and ice wreaks havoc on local streams and groundwater, not to mention our furry friends’ paws. Ice-melting chemicals can harm children and dogs if ...

Winter can throw all sorts of extreme weather our way, from blizzards to ice storms and more, posing a maintenance headache for homeowners. Of course, we’d always like to be prepared to tackle snow ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two Virginia lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to find alternatives for road salt and raise awareness about its environmental impact. Environmental advocates say ...