blog posts Sand runs the world. Most don't realize the conflict it generates Feb 29, 2024 8:45 am by SalonIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Salon (Feb. 25) 'In some regions, illegal sand and gravel mining is associated with crime syndicates, coercion and violence, and many other related social impacts,' says James Best, a U of I professor of sedimentary geology. Share on Facebook Tweet Email