VANISHING SANDS
Bad Goods | Vice News | Supervising Producer
The worldwide demand for sand is driving a secret and deadly market. As cities around the world expand at a rapid pace, so does the need for this natural resource, which is an essential ingredient used both in concrete and in land reclamation to create new beaches and islands. But we're running out of the special types of sand we need. As the supply decreases, the illicit market grows, bringing with it violent gangs who threaten both journalists and scientists as they try to sound the alarm. With on the ground reporting, we delve into Bangladesh’s current illicit market, Singapore’s relationship with this depleting resource, and our global state on this overlooked urgency.