By the end of the 21st century, beaches may disappear due to rampant sand extraction driven by global construction demands.
“How the World is Running Out of Sand”
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By the end of the 21st century, beaches may disappear due to rampant sand extraction driven by global construction demands.
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Denis Delestrac's *Sand Wars* follows environmentalists and local communities grappling with the consequences of sand extraction. Filmed across various locations, the documentary reveals how the global demand for sand fuels illegal mining operations. It features interviews with activists like Sumaira Abdulali, who advocate for sustainable practices. The film also prompted the United Nations Environment Programme to issue a Global Environmental Alert on the dwindling sand supply in March 2014.
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- Meet sand smugglers and contractors worldwide.
- Find out how sand is used in everyday products.
- See the environmental impact of sand extraction.
Did You Know
- Sand Wars premiered at the Cinéma Publicis in 2013.
- The film became the highest rated documentary in France and Germany in 2013.
- Sand Wars won a Gold Panda Award and is distributed worldwide by PBS International.
- The United Nations Environment Programme published a report in March 2014 due to the film's impact.
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Who directed the documentary Sand Wars?
Sand Wars was directed by Denis Delestrac.
What award did Sand Wars win?
Sand Wars won a Gold Panda Award.
When did Sand Wars premiere?
Sand Wars premiered at the Cinéma Publicis on the Champs-Elysées in 2013.
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