Environmental valley: too much road salt endangers our nature!

Environmental valley: too much road salt endangers our nature!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - The environmental organization Greenpeace has raised the alarm! Austria's cities sprinkle far too much road salt on the streets - a dangerous undertaking for our environment and the wildlife. This was disclosed in a current analysis that emphasizes that only Eisenstadt and Klagenfurt get away with a "green" rating, while cities such as Innsbruck, St. Pölten, Linz and Bregenz were rated with an alarming "red". "The massive use of road salt is not only unnecessary, but also a danger to our environment," criticized Adam Pawloff, spokesman for Greenpeace. The results show that Innsbruck is a sad leader with 3,800 kilograms of salt per kilometer, even though both Innsbruck and Salzburg have comparable winter conditions.

environmental consequences of the road salt use

The negative consequences of the excessive salt sprow are alarming. According to Greenpeace, road salt reaches floors and water, which significantly affects biodiversity. "Trees like Linden and chestnuts suffer from the high amounts of salt," warned Greenpeace. In addition, pets, especially dogs, can suffer from cracked or inflamed paws if they come into contact with the road salt. The situation is particularly critical for small birds who can pick the Salzkörner and die from it. The environmental protection organization therefore calls for a drastic reduction in road salt use and a stricter regulation. The streets should be cleared primarily and not scattered with salt, because space is often sufficient, especially in cities with low speed limits.

Kleine Zeitung reported on the devastating effects and the need to drastically reduce the amount of salt. Corresponding measures are urgently required so that both humans and animals can continue to live in a healthy environment in the future. Greenpeace's demands are clear: an absolute ban on road salt in nature conservation and water protection areas is needed!

like the NÖN also show that there is another way. Klagenfurt and Eisenstadt are characterized by an economical use of road salt and come safely through the winter. It is high time for other cities to follow this example and fundamentally to rethink their salt strategies!