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Sal is the second most prized wood in India after Teak. India has more than 10 lakh square km of Sal forests, and out of that total area, 25% of the Sal forests are located in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.


Although the tree is home to 339 species of insects, there is one, who on occasion, courtesy of suitable climatic conditions, causes widespread damage.

The Hoplocerambyx Spinicornis, or most commonly known as the Sal Borer, is the most destructive of the lot.


Such is the impact of the infestation that millions of trees have been felled over the span of a century.
First reported in 1905 from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, the Sal Borer has caused widespread epidemics since.
The latest and deadliest was the turn-of-the-century epidemic from 1995 to 2000. 30 years after the previous outbreak, there are signs of another widespread infestation.


📢Premiering on 10th January, Saturday, join us to discover whether India stands on the cusp of another Sal Borer epidemic.

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In 'Antibiotic Resistance', _________ becomes resistant to the lethal action of antibiotics

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In the latest episode of her show, Sunita Narain dives deep into the growing air pollution crisis in Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities.
https://youtu.be/P8wK6VXg2cY

With winter fast approaching, Sunita Narain breaks down the key sources of pollution—ranging from vehicular emissions and crop stubble burning to construction dust and industrial pollutants—all contributing to the city's toxic air.



She goes on to discuss the urgent agenda needed to tackle this issue, including the strict enforcement of vehicle emission norms, transitioning to cleaner energy solutions, and investing in sustainable waste management practices to curb open burning. She also calls for more coordinated government policies across both state and central levels to ensure long-term change.



Tune in to hear her powerful insights and practical solutions to help tackle air pollution before it’s too late.

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Did you know that milk, eggs, meat and fish can have antibiotic residues?

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Did you know that antibiotics are used in chicken feed for faster weight gain by chickens?

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The Global South 'Call To Action' 2025 for Anitmicrobial Resistance (AMR)
#AMR #antibiotics #antimicrobialresistance

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Sunita Narain's message on World AMR Awareness Week 2025

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The Global South 'Call To Action' 2025 for Anitmicrobial Resistance (AMR)
#AMR #antibiotics #antimicrobialresistance

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We are thrilled & proud to announce that Bhagirath Srivas (Assistant Editor, Down To Earth) and Prabhat Kumar (formerly Multimedia Journalist, Down To Earth) have been honoured with the 'Laadli Media & Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity 2025 - Regionals' 🏆 under the 'Web-Feature Video (English) Category' 🎥

The award recognises the video “Jal Saheli: Women in Parched Bundelkhand Villages Pioneering Water Conservation Efforts” 🚰

The documentary captures the realities of Bundelkhand, a region long scarred by water scarcity, where the burden falls heaviest on marginalised communities, especially women. The film documents the extraordinary determination of these group of women who refused to remain passive in the face of crisis.

Watch the video story here: lnkd.in/gXWHh5fn

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Did you know that several antibiotics are failing to treat even common infections?

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