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Sand Wars The Battle for Sand in a World Focused on Construction
2016-07-29 13:54:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: Demand for sand is higher than ever before; it is currently the most consumed resource after fresh water. Just like our other treasured and overstretched resources, our finite supply of sand is running out. The insatiable, unsustainable appetite is forcing up prices and rates of sand theft across the globe. These so called Sand wars are the culmination of demand and competition for the resource. In order to minimise environmental damage and curb illegal sand trades, we need to find better extraction...
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