Title: Sand wars
Authors: Delestrac, Denis, 1968-; Rappeneau, Guillaume; Mini, Laurent,; Samai, Karim,; Barton, Nathalie,; Hayes, Trevor,; Green Planet Films; Association relative à la télévision européenne,; Compagnie des taxi-brousse
Year: 2013
Subjects: Sand Economic aspects.; Sand and gravel mines and mining Environmental aspects.; Smuggling; Materials
Abstract: Sand Wars is a surprising investigation into one of the most consumed natural resources on the planet. Due to the high demand for sand, the planet's reserves are being threatened. Three-quarters of the world's beaches are in decline and bound to disappear as victims of erosion, or of sand smuggling. Triggered by building construction, smuggling bands, or "sand mafias," plunder beaches and rivers for this highly prized commodity. Sand Wars will take us around the world to witness this new gold rush firsthand.