The Guardian Australia
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Global sand extraction outpaces natural replenishment, threatening ecosystems worldwide
Global sand extraction reaches 50 billion tonnes annually, outpacing natural replenishment and threatening ecosystems, the UN warned. A Maldives land reclamation project dredged 24.5 million cubic metres from northern atolls, destroying 200 hectares of coral reef and marine habitats. Sand extraction for construction, roads and concrete production competes with sand's critical role protecting coastlines and sustaining fisheries.
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