How sand mining is eroding rivers, livelihoods and cultures
Sand underpins everything from skyscrapers to smartphones. Sharp sand (as opposed to rounded desert sand) is the key ...
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Sand mining: Lucrative trade threatening West Nile’s future
In the heart of West Nile, the pursuit of livelihood has led many to the banks of rivers such as Kochi, Nyagak, and the Nile, ...
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Geo explainer: What is sand mining and why is it so bad for the environment?
Discover more about sand mining, where it occurs, and why the process damages the environments in which it is carried out in ...
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Potter County stress safety and compliance with law for Canadian River Sand Drags
With the Canadian River Sand Drags approaching this weekend, Potter County officials are increasing enforcement efforts to protect public health and safety. The annual event, which attracts ...
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‘Set up system to get instant updates on river bank changes’
The court instructed the Principal Secretary of Revenue Department, Director of Mines and Minerals, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, and Principal Secretary of e-Governance Department to ...
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The quieter and cheaper alternative to the Cotswolds with sand dunes and castles
Close to Ogmore Castle, the Watermill is a riverside, dog-friendly pub with a beer garden, as well as a fireplace inside for ...
Govt invites bids for 12 sand mining blocks in Haveri
Haveri: The mines department initiated auctions for 12 sand mining lease blocks in Haveri district. The online bidding ...