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Illegal sand mining inflicts environmental damage in India – DW – 12/27/2023 (www.dw.com)
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Demand for sand has risen dramatically in recent decades, thanks in large part to its crucial role in construction. In the Indian state of Goa, sand mafias are illegally extracting the resource from riverbeds, beaches and open pits, causing major environmental challenges.

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