The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced – the Guardian
It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoods…
Indonesia’s risky gamble with sea sand exports – Dialogue Earth
Restarting exports to neighbouring countries could fuel ecological devastation, but a sustainable approach to sand dredging may be possible…
Looting of the sea: the great sand theft – ABC
It is the most demanded raw material after water. It is used to make concrete, chips, detergents, paints… and even artificial islands. The big cities are hungry for sand and to satisfy it, the world’s beaches are being plundered….