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negativeSYS.SOURCE: Wired• 2026-08-25T22:03:03Z

Global Sand Mining Crisis Driven by Construction Demand

#sand mining#environmental damage#illegal activity

Global demand for sand, driven by construction and infrastructure projects, has led to a surge in illegal mining activities, causing environmental degradation and violent conflicts. Criminal networks and unregulated practices are exacerbating ecological harm and social instability worldwide.

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