Sand Wars

How the World is Running Out of Sand

2013·1h 14m·★ 8.7

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Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations?

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