HDRider
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I kind of heard or read about a sand shortage, but no real details. I thought it was some kind of joke. Turns out,,,
- Sand is the world's most consumed raw material after water and an essential ingredient to our everyday lives.
- Yet, the world is facing a shortage — and climate scientists say it constitutes one of the greatest sustainability challenges of the 21st century.
- "Is it time for panicking? Well, that will certainly not help, but it is time to take a look and change our perception about sand," said Pascal Peduzzi, a climate scientist with the United Nations Environment Programme.
A sand shortage? The world is running out of a crucial — but under-appreciated — commodity
The world is facing a shortage of sand — and climate scientists say it constitutes one of the greatest sustainability challenges of the 21st century.
www.cnbc.com