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The rising tide of sand mining: A growing threat to marine life

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Summary
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89% Informative

Sand is the literal foundation of human development across the globe, a key ingredient of concrete, asphalt, glass, and electronics.

Sand mining across the world is being linked to coastal erosion, habitat destruction, the spread of invasive species and impacts on fisheries.

Sand is a critical resource that shapes the built and natural worlds.

VR Score

94

Informative language

96

Neutral language

54

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

71

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

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