19 Oct 2013
Sand Wars
Is sand an infinite resource? Can the existing supply satisfy a gigantic demand fueled by construction booms? What are the consequences of intensive beach sand mining for the environment and the neighboring populations?
Image de sable
Ruiz’s short about Pieter Wiersma, a Dutch sculptor who makes intricate sandcastles.
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Pieter Wiersma Herself
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