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Midwest snow demands more salt
Towns in the midwest are looking at another wintery weekend. The harsh weather this season brings the usual anxiety -- heating costs on the rise and all. But here's something you might not have thought of. Towns across the Northeast and Midwest are bracing for a salt shortage. The U.S. spends around $300 million on about 12 million tons of salt, and much of it goes to keeping the roads clear. Many cities didn't budget for the extra salt needed to get through this season, and now they're having to buy it at higher prices. The town of Davenport, Iowa told the Associated Press they'll have to spend $1.3 million on snow removal this year. They only expected to spend $580,000
Posted on February 15, 2008 4:07 AM PT | Permalink
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