The sand that lines beaches, lakes and rivers can often seem like an infinite resource, but 50 billion tonnes of sand is extracted around the world every year, far faster than the sand can be renewed.

Fascinating photos show diggers and trucks piling onto Lyme Regis beach in a bid to rebuild it in time for the tourist season. The stretch of Dorset coast, which is one of the most popular summer ...

While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl ...