As temperatures plummet, snow and ice will take up take their place in Wisconsinites’ lives – and so, too, will road salt. That's nothing new. But there is growing awareness and concern that salt is ...

In Wisconsin, data collected by the Department of Natural Resources has shown a steady increase in chloride pollution across the state. Dense urban areas typically have the highest levels of chloride, ...

Winter brings its own set of challenges, and for many regions, road salt has been the go-to solution for icy roads. It's almost a winter ritual — as temperatures drop, trucks laden with rock salt ...

Over a year after a train derailed in a small Ohio town, spilling a cocktail of toxic chemicals into the environment, scientists have mapped just how far these pollutants traveled. Up to 540,000 ...

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It was March 27. Although just a week prior Michigan was enjoying 60+ degree temperatures, the weekend rolled in with 20-30 degree temps and another late dusting of snow. It wasn't a lot of snow for ...

This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by Madeline Heim, was originally published by the ...

LA CROSSE, Wis.—This winter has already brought significant snowfall to much of the U.S. Historically, more snow has meant more road salt. It’s an effective way to clear roads — but also brings ...