salt
Coverage of salt in the Nexus archive.
- Salt from Tropical Storm Arthur triggers power problems for thousands in Galveston
Power outages in Galveston occurred after CenterPoint equipment was damaged by salt from Tropical Storm Arthur. Officials indicated that crews may need to cut power for repairs, with customers receiving prior notice.
- A study of 8,300 older adults revealed a surprising salt habit
A study of 8,300 older adults in Brazil found that adding extra salt at the table is common, particularly among men. The habit is linked to serious health problems and faster cognitive decline, while women’s salt use correlates more with lifestyle and diet.
- Trump touts GOP backed-tax cuts for New Yorkers, ‘Mr. SALT’ Mike Lawler in visit to key swing House district
Donald Trump visited Rockland County, New York, a key swing House district, to promote GOP-backed tax cuts. This marks his first presidential visit to the area in 50 years, with the last visit by President Gerald Ford. Mike Lawler, a local representative, was highlighted as 'Mr. SALT' in the context of tax policy.
- A solution to climate change? British scientists reveal controversial plan to sprinkle SALT into the sky to reflect the sun's rays and slow global warming
British scientists propose a controversial climate change solution involving the dispersion of salt into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and reduce global warming. The plan aims to slow rising temperatures by altering solar radiation.