Salt is the most common way treat driveway ice, but it's not the only option. If you run out of salt, use one of these six ...

De-icing salt might help us make it down the street during the winter without slipping, but it comes at a cost to pavements, ...

And some of those alternatives include the growing use of brine and liquid de-icing agents stored in tanks which they now ...

As large parts of the eastern United States get smacked with snowstorm after snowstorm, some states are turning to bizarre alternatives to help deal with dwindling supplies of salt to clear icy roads.

Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and ...

A report released late last year focusing on the Adirondack region of the state could put local roads on a low-salt diet. After two years of delays, the state received a report by the Adirondack Road ...

Road salts play a critical role in Arkansas' winter weather response, but its application may negatively affect the environment, water supply and infrastructure, researchers have found. Consistently ...

Ontario is facing a critical road salt shortage in January 2026. Learn about the best alternatives like beet juice, sand and ...