Everyone knows materials like oil, diamonds, and copper are highly valued in most, if not all, parts of the world. In fact, in some places, these resources are so treasured people quite literally die for them. What you probably didn’t know is sand has become one of these coveted resources, so valued that the mafia is even killing for it. Trade Machines made this infographic called “Why the World Is Running Out of Sand.” It addresses the question of why sand has become so valuable and why it is becoming increasingly scarce. It discusses what sand is used for and how fast it is depleting, as well as other interesting facts.
