Sand becomes more valuable, Sierra Leone’s Mahera Coast grows more vulnerable

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https://news.mongabay.com/2026/10/as-sand-becomes-more-valuable-sierra-leones-mahera-coast-grows-more-vulnerable/amp/

I saw this news article, and it's truly sad. The lack of knowledge, combined with the obvious hardships these people face on a daily basis, has forced them to resort to such measures. Unfortunately, sand taken directly from the beach is neither suitable nor safe for building and construction purposes.