WASHINGTON — Beet Juice Brine. Sounds like preparations for Thanksgiving Day are underway, right? But we're not talking about Thanksgiving. This hot cocktail is for D.C. streets ahead of snow and ice ...

That’s because while salt is useful for melting ice, it becomes less effective below 25 degrees. So when temperatures drop lower, the Missouri Department of Transportation mixes its salt water with ...

As large parts of the eastern United States get smacked with snowstorm after snowstorm, some states are turning to bizarre alternatives to help deal with dwindling supplies of salt to clear icy roads.

(WXYZ) — We all know salt can help clear Michigan roads of snow and ice, but now state lawmakers want to see if beet juice can get the job done too. There is ...

Road salts play a critical role in Arkansas' winter weather response, but its application may negatively affect the environment, water supply and infrastructure, researchers have found. Consistently ...

If you live in north of the Mason-Dixon line, you're probably familiar with road salt; the evil stuff that makes the road safer while eating away at the very structure of your car. You might have ...

Some Michigan officials are trading in salt and using beet juice to make roads less slippery during the winter season. According to an NBC affiliate in Lansing, WILX, environmentalists are working to ...

One of the most significant advantages of using beet brine is its environmental impact. Traditional road salt can lead to soil and waterway contamination, harming local ecosystems. In contrast, beet ...

Should Michigan be using substances other than salt to clear ice from roads in the winter? Some House Democrats think the state should give the idea a try. Most roads in Michigan are currently cleared ...

The solution: beet juice. Officials say using beet juice instead of salt helps maintain the ecosystem, and protects the infrastructure while treating the roads. Good morning. I'm Rob Schmitz. Millions ...