A Colorado University environmental sciences professor failed to convince some Aspen skeptics that the de-icing compound magnesium chloride poses no harmful long-term effects to the environment.

Aspen will reinstate the use of minuscule amounts of magnesium chloride, the controversial de-icer, in an intensified sanding operation, because other de-icing chemicals are proving ineffective. Four ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — As temperatures in Tucson drop to freezing levels, the city has activated "Operation Freeze," a safety initiative designed to protect motorists by de-icing bridges. Unlike regions that ...

After years of avoiding street sand because of air quality concerns, Rapid City will be dropping the gritty material on roads in eastern Rapid City this coming snow season. Public Works Director ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Taking probiotics (beneficial living microbes) and magnesium together is ...

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is being forced to replace some of its fleet sooner than expected because of extensive rusting as a result of the de-icer magnesium chloride, according to its ...

I read with interest the front-page story Jan. 9 about magnesium chloride and Gary Bergman’s experience with corroded auto parts. I discussed this problem with Mr. Bergman last winter and in November.