Sanctuary Asia

The Sanctuary Nature Foundation’s flagship Sanctuary Asia magazine founded and edited by Bittu Sahgal has been in continuous publication since 1981 and remains India's leading and best-loved magazine in its genre. Browse through select articles from our past issues.
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In India, Snake Charmers Are Losi...
August 8, 2011: NPR: Snake charmers used to be a fixture at Indian markets and festivals, beguiling crowds with their ability to control some of the world's mos

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Spill May Not Be From MV Rak: Nat...
August 9, 2011:Indian Express: Allaying fears of a major environmental disaster from the oil spill caused by a sunk cargo vessel off Mumbai coast, Jayanthi Nata

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Centre Gives Nod To Divert 1,798...
August 9, 2011:Times of India: The central government has given its final approval for the diversion of 1,797.65 hectares offorest area in Goa for mining activi

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Mining Affecting Water Resources,...
August 9, 2011:Times of India: The government on Monday admitted thatmining activity was affecting water resources in areas where ore is being mined. Forest min

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Cutting CO2 Levels By 2100 Necess...
August 8, 2011: The Hindu: By 2100, the world will have to use every available means to cut down emissions for survival - just to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) lev

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Snails Conquer New Territories In...
August 9, 2011: The Hindu: Giant African Snails (Achatina fulica Bowtich) are conquering new territories in the State, with satellite populations being reported

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Solar Lamps Brighten Up Melghat V...
August 9, 2011: Times of India: Solar power has brought light into the lives of the Melghat tribals. When electricity seemed to be a distant dream for residents

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India Rejects Two Solar Projects;...
August 8, 2011: Bloomberg: India rejected two of 37 solar projects awarded in its first national auction, which aims to generate 20,000 megawatts of sun-powered

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Empowering Women Key To Climate C...
August 9, 2011: Times Live: Climate change can't be solved without empowering women, and global problems can't be solved without addressing climate change, Mini

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Japan PM Naoto Kan Brings His Nuc...
August 5, 2011:Reuters: Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Saturday took his campaign against nuclear energy in Japan to Hiroshima which 66 years ago became the world'

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Awareness On Carbon Emission At G...
August 4, 2011:PTI: India today said it would generate forces at grassroot level to educate its people about carbon emission and its impact on the planet. Read

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Greenhouse Gas Emission List: Ind...
August 4, 2011:Indian Express: India is the third-biggest greenhouse gas emitter with its contribution standing at 5.3 per cent behind countries like China and

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