How to clear icy roads, with science
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Icy roads are a huge hazard, and typical methods of de-icing them can be pretty toxic to wildlife. Which is why researchers have been so fixated on finding better alternatives, from brine to pig pee. SciShow shares how we can make winter roads safe for both drivers and the environment without salt.
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Road salt is ubiquitous to anyone who grew up in a northern climate. But what happens in springtime and summer? The Smithsonian Magazine discusses the hidden dangers of road salt.
Winter road maintenance is particularly ensured using the application of chemicals on roads. Especially in urbanized areas, the solution of water with de-icing salts is discharged into sewer system transporting this water to wastewater treatment plant, where it can cause lot of problems. Explore how it can impact microorganisms with this article.
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