Globe Climate: The environmental cost of winter road salt | Unpublished
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Author: Sierra Bein
Publication Date: January 19, 2026 - 14:26

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Globe Climate: The environmental cost of winter road salt

January 19, 2026

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The salt used to keep winter roads safe is endangering municipal water systems – and the environment. Below, we take a closer look at the briny issue and why there hasn’t yet been a desalination solution.



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