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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 14, 2023 20:09:16 GMT -5
naturalwestmichigan.com/devastating-effects-of-sand-extraction"According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world’s oceans are being stripped of sand at a massive rate, with more than 6 billion tons extracted annually. The global demand for sand has continually risen, fueled by expanding cities, construction for infrastructure and glass manufacturing...." My notes: I honestly didn't give this much thought! Have any of you? But it does make sense to eroding the environment. We just take things for granted.
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Post by Bob on Nov 14, 2023 20:40:34 GMT -5
Who knew it caused so much devastation. Yeah, we do take it for granted. What is the alternative?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 16, 2023 20:34:18 GMT -5
Who knew it caused so much devastation. Yeah, we do take it for granted. What is the alternative? Maybe being more conscious of what we use it for & how much do we really need to extract.
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