A thousand tons of salt treated with molasses and calcium chloride sits in a Marion Public Works building. Mark Barkalow, public works director, said the city was able to choose the color green for ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

If you are familiar with rock salt on snowy days, there’s a newer product that could offer better results in colder weather. Calcium chloride rose in popularity over the past couple of years for its ...

Using ice melts on sidewalks is easy for homeowners, but it can have unintended consequences for your lawn or garden.