China already has used more cement since 2006 than was used in the United States during the entire 20th century

Demand for sand has surged in the last two decades, thanks to urbanization and construction in China, India and other fast-developing countries. China already has used more cement since 2006 than was used in the United States during the entire 20th century pic.twitter.com/wq3HZG1gEe

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 19, 2021