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Climate Notes: Is Sand Running Through Our Fingers?

Jutta Albrecht-Saavedra, Jana Lippelt
ifo Institut, München, 2015

ifo Schnelldienst, 2015, 68, Nr. 21, 34-36

Sand as a key commodity is limited and precious, which is why it needs to be handled carefully and in a sustainable manner. This article offers a brief overview of the impact of excessive sand extraction, ranging from biodiversity losses to its negative impact on the climate and geopolitical implications.

JEL Classification: Q310

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ifo Institut, München, 2015