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Mar 28, 2022

Road Salt Can Cause ‘Irreversible Damage’ To Local Waterways

A new study lays out the stages of fresh water salinization, modeled after the stages of cancer. D.C.’s waterways are in Stage III.

Mar 12, 2021

Road Salt Can Be Toxic To Wildlife. Did It Kill These Fish in Gaithersburg?

Salt keeps roads clear when it snows, but it can also kill aquatic life.

 
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