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Colleges taking the lead in controlling environmental road salt damage

Researchers at Washington State University are working on environmentally friendly ways that use less salt to reduce snow and ice on roads.

Their work comes amid growing concerns about the impact of salt and chemical deicers on the environment, said Xianming Shi, WSU associate professor in civil and environmental engineering.

"We are kind of salt addicted … as it’s been so cheap and convenient for the last 50 years," said Shi, who is assistant director of the new Center for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in Cold Climates.

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Full Story: http://college.usatoday.com/2014/12/28/colleges-taking-the-lead-in-controlling-environmental-road-salt-damage/

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