Weather Wednesday: How cold is too cold for salt to melt ice and snow?
In the winter months, snow and ice starts to accumulate on the roadways and walkways as temperatures start to drop below 32°F ...
New Scientist on MSN5h
Antarctic ice sheet may be less vulnerable to collapse than expected
The West Antarctic ice sheet could cause metres of sea level rise if it collapses – but more than 120,000 years ago, it may ...
Icy driveways and sidewalks can lead to falls. How you can reduce the risk this winter
When ice and snow build up on walkways and driveways, here's what you should know about clearing the way for cars and ...
As ice melts, salt residue poses long-term threat to vehicles
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says Malcolm Bryant was arrested in the death of 16-year-old Sadiq Brown of Wrens. But ...
Consumer Reports on MSN8d
Consumer Reports: How to safely de-ice your driveway, sidewalks and more
Mix it up. “Chlorides cause concrete to rust, crack, and deteriorate,” Orr says. He recommends mixing your ice melt with an abrasive such as sand, which reduces the amount of salt on your pavement and ...
Scientists have developed concrete that can melt snow on its own
Self-heating concrete is more resilient to the cycles of freezing and thawing that create potholes and damage roads, said ...
Hometown Source3d
When temps plummet, turn to sand or grit instead of salt
Why do ocean waters stay open year-round in all but the furthest arctic climates, while freshwater lakes freeze over in the ...
As ice melts, salt residue can badly damage your car
After government agencies spent days brining and salting roads, much of the ice from the latest round of winter weather has melted away. But the salt's still there.
8 Ways to Protect Your Lawn and Garden from Salt Damage in Winter
Winter salt can harm your grass, trees, and other plants. Use these solutions to prevent and treat the problem.
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NCDOT continues to clear roads of snow and ice following winter storm
Road conditions remain treacherous as more people are expected to return to work on Friday. State DOT crews pretreated many roads before the storm and have been working to clear the streets since ...