Road Salt Is Imperiling Aquatic Ecosystems. It Doesn’t Have To.
The rock salt that keeps wintry roads safe also racks up high hidden costs to freshwater ecosystems — and could spell disaster, according to a 2017 study. In a lakeside region in upstate New York, however, towns are finding ways to balance the need for safe roads with the duty to protect the environment.
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