Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking Water

A new environmental report finds that rising salt levels in New York City’s water supply could make some of it undrinkable by the turn of the century.

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Why Did New York’s Streets Seem Extra Salty This Winter?

The city didn’t actually spread more salt than usual. But it may have seemed that way, according to the Sanitation Department, because there was less snow and rain.

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PepsiCo Adding Healthier Snacks as Its North American Sales Dip

Rising consumer demand for fewer empty calories is pushing the snack and beverage giant to offer options with less sodium, fat and artificial ingredients.

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What Are ‘Healthy’ Foods? New Rules for Labeling Are Issued.

The Food and Drug Administration released final rules on labeling foods as “healthy,” tightening limits for sugar, sodium and saturated fat.

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