Salt shortages are hitting cities across the country , particularly in the Midwest and Northeast . 5 reasons climate change is back in the news . Score: 6 Some governments are using brine instead of salt , and others have used sand-salt mixtures . Costs of snow removal are much higher now than in previous years .
Salt shortages are hitting cities across the country , particularly in the Midwest and Northeast . Score: 6 Some governments are using brine instead of salt , and others have used sand-salt mixtures . Costs of snow removal are much higher now than in previous years .