Exploring Alternatives to Calcium Chloride for Snow Removal in Korea: Environmental Impact and Solutions
Exploring Alternatives to Calcium Chloride for Snow Removal in Korea: Environmental Impact and Solutions Calcium chloride, widely used for snow removal in Korea, presents significant side effects, including road and vehicle corrosion, pothole formation, and harm to vegetation. As concerns mount over its environmental and health impacts, exploring alternatives becomes imperative. This article delves into the repercussions of calcium chloride usage and examines potential solutions to mitigate its adverse effects. Calcium chloride, employed extensively for snow removal, amounts to 100,000 tons annually in Korea alone. The compound's corrosive nature contributes to road and vehicle damage, evident in incidents like the Bundang Suspension Bridge collapse. Potholes, a common aftermath of calcium chloride usage, pose risks to drivers and escalate road maintenance efforts. Environmental degradation ensues, with over 400 street trees perishing and adverse effects on soil microorganisms an...