Indonesia Resumes Sand Exports, Raising Green Fears

After 20 years, Jokowi repeals ban as Singapore waits

Two decades ago, exports of sea sand were said to be the cause of the disappearance of two entire Indonesian islands. Meanwhile, across the strait, the nation of Singapore grew from 224 square miles to 283.5, increasing in size by 26 percent and raising its ranking in the world from tied for 188th smallest country or dependency to tied for 187^th, accord…