How a 21st century construction boom is driving unregulated sand mining around the world.

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The messy business of sand mining

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One high-profile investor who might capitalize on the newly launched water future contracts is Michael Burry of 'The Big Short.'

Water futures set to join likes of gold and oil and trade on Wall Street for first time ever

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@iron_emu @Reuters @ReutersGraphics Contracts will allow investors and farmers alike to bet on the future price of water. Tied to the $1.1 billion California spot water market.
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