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  • News | 27 Jun 2023

Call for better management of coastal sand mining to halt "dire" consequences

Biodiversity

Sand mining in coastal environments brings huge environmental, social and economic impacts. A study discusses how best to manage these impacts, recommending "sand rights" and use of alternative aggregates and techniques in construction.

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