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WholeLottaMcLovin t1_j24y4q1 wrote

I understand the need for it, but I also don't see why theres PILES OF IT in some places. It just seems to be distributed without much care sometimes unfortunately.

Its also a big issue for animals as well as local wildlife who walk in it. Again, I get the need for it, but it seems like there could be more discretion in its use and distribution.

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Dr_ThunderMD OP t1_j253b8d wrote

I read through the report linked above, it basically comes down to too much of a safety trade off using a salt alternative.

People generally don’t care much for their cars, and the damage to infrastructure and environment is seen as fixable after the fact. Essentially, the death and injury/accident rate would increase under a salt alternative, which is seen as less favorable compared to preserving bridges and the environment.

So if there is to be a salt alternative, it would need to be almost nearly as effective if not better than salt would be right now.

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