Sand is the most-exploited resource after water ⏳ But unlike water, it is not recognised as a key strategic resource by governments and industry, something, the @UN says, that must change and fast. Explore a new report from @UNEP ⬇️ theguardian.com/environment/…

50bn tonnes of sand and gravel extracted each year, finds UN study

Calls for international standard on extraction and better monitoring of most-exploited resource after water

theguardian.com

Apr 27, 2022 · 9:03 AM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @judithfish @UN @UNEP
There is actually a world wide shortage of the fundamental sand types we need for industry. Maybe, that's why China wants the Solomon islands, beautiful one-day relocated to rebuild their aging acid rain soaked infrastructure the next.
Replying to @IPBES @UNBonn @UN @UNEP
Humans are Gravel Eaters..means Earth eaters