After heavy winter storms, popular beaches in northern Germany are in rough shape. Fresh sand will be needed to rebuild the shoreline — but sourcing the highly sought-after resource can cause other problems.

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  • SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    The best overview of the global sand crisis that I have seen is the book “The World in a Grain” by V. Beiser, very readable and a wide perspective.