World Facing a Sand Shortage, and It Could Get Worse
Sam Meredith, CNBC
An insatiable global appetite for sand, one of the world's most important but least appreciated commodities, is unlikely to let up anytime soon. The problem, however, is that this resource is slipping away.
Our entire society is built on sand. It is the world's most consumed raw material after water and an essential ingredient to our everyday lives.