China Now Uses 80% Artificial Sand. Here’s Why That’s A Bigger Deal Than It Sounds
Image credits: Nathan Cowley/Pexels. There is an update at the end of this article. The world is running out of sand. About 50 billion tons of sand and gravel are extracted annually, most of which is used for construction activities. This is a problem for two reasons. First of all, it’s not sustainable. Secondly, if…