For those cheering on the advance of spring weather, winter’s rock salt piles might already be receding into memory — but the ...

Extreme cold and frequent storms have depleted the rock salt inventories local authorities rely on to keep streets and sidewalks safe, making it harder for suppliers to keep up with demand.

Rock salt, on the other hand ... it can potentially wash into the surrounding ground. This can lead to browning and killing of nearby grass, shrubs, and trees. Additionally, it can leach into ...

A national shortage of rock salt — a common product used to treat roads during icy weather — is causing issues across the winter-weary U.S. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state ...