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High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP)
Global
June 1, 2026
Verified: June 1, 2026
"Global sand extraction reaches 50 billion metric tons annually, exceeding natural replenishment rates. Demand for sand is projected to increase by 45% by 2060, driven by the construction sector. Unsustainable mining causes severe environmental damage, including river erosion and coastal degradation. The report urges governments to adopt coordinated governance and responsible management roadmaps."
Author: Vince Beiser
This book provides a comprehensive investigation into how sand has become the most consumed natural resource on Earth after water, detailing its critical role in modern construction and the devastating environmental and geopolitical consequences of its extraction.
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