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Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to ...

The simple answer is: it's not that simple. Sea water, in theory, could be used to help a fire. But, its salty components can ...

In a state with more than a million adults who have high blood pressure, excess sodium consumption is a serious concern.

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Saltwater corrodes firefighting equipment and may harm ecosystems, especially those like the chaparral shrublands around Los Angeles that aren’t normally exposed to seawater. Gardeners know that small ...

With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?

Salting streets in the winter can create anxiety for many homeowners in the spring. They think their garages have a horrible ...

A viral video showing how nine Food Network chefs salt their pasta water has gotten people talking – and prompted questions about just how much salt a person should be using when making spaghetti.