PolicyMonday, May 18, 2026Mongabay
19,000 Great Pyramids a year: Report flags unsustainable rate of sand mining
A recent report highlights the unsustainable extraction rate of sand, with the global sand mining industry removing approximately 50 billion metric tons annually, which equates to the volume of 19,000 Great Pyramids each year. This unsustainable practice poses significant environmental risks, as it exceeds the natural replenishment of sand resources. Urgent action is needed from policy makers and activists to address this issue.
