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Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance and the Path Towards Equity in Environmental Law
Good news! Last week, the Boston City Council unanimously voted for the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance to become law.
Maryland's Current Salt Practices (and lessons from other states)
Unfortunately, only a few states have policies regarding the recovery and disposal of road salt. This post delves into Maryland salt management practices compared to those in other states.
Environmental Effects of Salt
While it is possible for salt levels to stabilize in freshwater systems, this will take decades of stabilized and reduced road salt usage. This problem will only grow more difficult to fix if action is not taken.
Salt: Health and Safety
Excess salt in the environment does not only threaten safety when it is consumed. Corrosion costs more than $22 billion each year to just the public water supply alone. In addition, chlorides can damage bridges, pavement, cars, and storm water facilities, leading to a host of different safety concerns.
How Salt Gets in the Environment
Human inputs of salt increase concentrations far beyond naturally occurring levels, threatening ecosystem balance. While salt can enter the environment through many different activities, road salt usage is the most significant contributor to salt pollution.