Why the world is running out of sand: The hidden crisis behind urban growth

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Why the world is running out of sand: The hidden crisis behind urban growth
Discover the urgent global crisis of sand depletion, a critical but overlooked resource essential for construction and infrastructure. Learn how rapid urbanization and the growing demand for sand are fueling illegal sand mining, causing environmental degradation, ecosystem destruction, and threatening the future of cities worldwide. This video explores the impact of sand shortage on economic disparities, marine habitats, and land reclamation—while urging for sustainable sand management, as highlighted by the UNEP's call for action.

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