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Salt and ice-melt can harm the environment and pets’ paws. What can you do?

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 ...
Boston Herald

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It’s easy to dash ...
C&EN

What is road salt and how does it impact the environment?

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 ...
PBS

These rock salt alternatives for clearing ice and snow are safer for your pets and yards

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It's easy to dash ...