A Tracking System To Check Illegal Mining, Maharashtra, India
Even though stringent laws are in place to curb illegal sand mining, they are frequently violated. Pune division will soon emulate the Solapur model of barcoding system that aims to check illegal sand mining. The authorities will issue a barcoded slip to the driver ferrying sand and track the vehicle from the loading spot to the delivery point.
Each Grain Of Sand Matters, An Interview With Denis Delestrac
“Chaque grain de sable compte. ” A Greenpeace-Suisse interview with “Sand Wars” film director Denis Delestrac.
Man Shot At For Taking On Sand Mafia
A group of sand miners operating near the Yamuna riverbed allegedly shot at a man on Saturday night for opposing illegal sand mining taking place on his land. This is the second incident of the sand mafia opening fire in the past one week…
Sand, Rarer Than One Thinks, UN
A Global Environmental Alert published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Sand Beaches Of The Northeast Coast Of Saudi Arabia; By Miles O. Hayes and Jacqueline Michel
The purpose of this discussion is to describe the geomorphology and dynamic coastal processes of the sand beaches along the northeast coast of Saudi Arabia. The study area extends from the Kuwait border to the southern end of Abu Ali. This is, in effect, the shoreline oiled during the Gulf War oil spill of 1991, the largest oil spill in history. By Miles O. Hayes and Jacqueline Michel.
Illegal Sand Miners Back In Business
Taking advantage of government officials caught up with election work, the sand mafia has become active with transportation of sand from the Yamuna and Hindon river banks going on unimpeded…
UN To Study Ramifications Of Sand Mining
Sand mining, a major environmental concern, will soon get international attention after it was included in the list of the new and emerging issues by the United Nations.
Sand Scam
Allegations of illegal beach sand mining in southern Tamil Nadu gain considerable strength.
A Sandstorm is Coming: Courtesy Sand Mafia And Sand Mining
Rampant sand mining will have dire ecological consequences, warn environmentalists.