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from the crucial-—-but-under-appreciated-— dept.
A sand shortage? The world is running out of a crucial:
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.
Sand is the primary substance used in the construction of roads, bridges, high-speed trains and even land regeneration projects. Sand, gravel and rock crushed together are melted down to make the glass used in every window, computer screen and smart phone. Even the production of silicon chips uses sand.
Yet, the world is facing a shortage — and climate scientists say it constitutes one of the greatest sustainability challenges of the 21st century.
(Score: 2) by acid andy on Wednesday August 04 2021, @06:52PM
No, but they would have been aspiring to have it until they did obtain it. I implied but did not state that the planet can't support that quality of life for all individuals. Ergo, bad things will happen when too many individuals try to fulfill their aspirations unless major changes are made to human civilization first. But I'm quite sure you already knew what I meant. :)
If a cat has kittens, does a rat have rittens, a bat bittens and a mat mittens?