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Coastal geologist Pilkey and his son Keith (Sea Level Rise), some geologist colleagues, and sustainable development/climate justice researcher Hannah L. Hayes have penned a detailed look at beach and river sand mining. Sand is used in making concrete, mined for minerals, for beach nourishment (adding sand to beaches), and land expansion. Much of this sand mining is illegal and leads to a loss for local economies, a decrease ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More