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Sand and Sustainability

Acoel

Yet, unlike water, in most parts of the world sand extraction is poorly regulated, and/or subject to a confusing array of overlapping regulatory authorities. sand, gravel, and aggregates) is the most used solid material in the world, averaging 50 billion tons per year. After water, it is the most extracted natural resource. See, e.g., [link].

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Is there any Climate Justice or is it Just-us? A focus on the Caribbean

HumanNature

According to the US EPA, environmental justice is “ the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies ”.