Sand Wars

Sand Wars

Sand Wars

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Sand Wars

"How the World is Running Out of Sand"

2013

1h 14m

8.7(3 votes)

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Overview

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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La Compagnie des Taxis-Brousse

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Sumaira Abdulali

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George Borden

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Eric Chaumillon

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Riza Damanik

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Pieter de Pous

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