The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

Road salt can reduce car accidents on icy winter days. But it often doesn't stay on the road — and that runoff can harm aquatic life in rivers and lakes as well as damage plants and soil.

With the onset of arctic temperatures and NBC News reporting cold temperatures and winter storm systems continuing to sweep across the U.S., it’s very likely that you’ll be waking up to find a yard ...