Stowe road salt workshop shares best practices for a more sustainable Vermont winter

Experts say small changes in how we treat roads could cut salt use in half, saving communities money and protecting our ...
Nanowerk

Engineered carbon dots support maize growth under salt stress

Dual emission carbon dots strengthen maize photosynthesis and stress tolerance by converting light more efficiently and ...
WICZ

Local Students and Environmental Experts Measure Winter Salt Pollution in Local Waterways

From October 1 through 15, local schools, scientists, and environmental experts will team up to measure road salt pollution ...

'We're reducing salt by at least 50%': Officials push for more sustainable winter road treatment

Road salt keeps drivers safe every winter, but it also comes with a cost. On Thursday, municipal leaders and private contractors will meet in Stowe to learn how to cut down on salt use. The goal of ...

Scientists reveal mechanisms of synthetic microbial consortium for soil remediation

A research team from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has clarified the structure ...
Growing Produce

RevoCURB™, a new safe and versatile soil treatment tool to address agricultural issues such as restrictions on fumigants and the requirements for buffer zones.

Fumigants are a cornerstone of conventional agriculture in the United States for combating soil-borne pests and diseases.

New road salt methods save money, protect environment

Before we know it, the snow will be falling and plows will be out on the roads spreading salt. Ahead of that, local leaders, ...
Palo Alto Weekly

As the Bay Area’s salt pond restoration project moves forward, a tiny threatened shorebird remains under the watchful eye of biologists

A western snowy plover looks around at Limantour Beach in Point Reyes on May 15, 2025. Photo by Magali Gauthier. On an overcast morning in mid-April, biologist Maddy Schwarz parked her truck on a ...