In this issue

The Cover Story titled, 'Green Retailing: Green Consumers Leading Retailers to Sustainability', highlights that with increasing environmental awareness, shoppers are developing more of a green attitude as a way of life and retailers need to be prepared to meet those needs. By implementing sustainable and eco-friendly practices, retail businesses can become more efficient and save money in the process. Each eco-friendly idea retailers adopt can make a huge difference to our planet. Going green will not only save the planet but can help retailers stand out from competitors and carve a niche in the marketplace.

In the Feature article titled, 'Environmental Allergy: The Causes and Some Preventive Steps' the authors say that allergic reactions occur when a person’s immune system reacts abnormally to otherwise harmless substances, present in the environment. Symptoms of environmental allergies vary from person to person but can include sneezing, coughing, and more serious symptoms. They have presented an overview of various types of environmental allergens and a few dos and don’ts that could help allergic persons to avoid aggravating their symptoms.

In the Special Report titled, 'Monazite Mining in Odisha', the author presents a summarized version of a Citizens’ Report on Monazite Mining in Ganjam district, Odisha. The citizens’ team has found several indications of possible links of the spate of kidney-related diseases in Chhatrapur town, Odisha to monazite mining in the area and has, therefore, recommended an immediate and complete ban on beach sand mining in Odisha.

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TerraGreen is one of the most respected monthly magazine dedicated to informing and enlightening its readers on issues of environment, energy, and sustainable development. Launched in 2004, TerraGreen has made an indelible impression on the minds of readers, both in India and across the world. Today, it enjoys a readership of over 40,000 and a subscriber base of close to 5,000. Helping the magazine along in its endeavour to take issues of absolute importance to the people is the fact that it is the only publication of its kind in the market; not only does it inform and educate, it does so in a subtle and reader-friendly manner. After all, the aim is to reach as many people as possible!

Table of contents
• News • Comments • Worldview • Features • In Conservation • Red Alert • Cover Story • Special Reports • Perspective • TerraYouth • Wild Wonders • Green Product • Pioneer • Breakthrough • Review
• Environmental Research • Green Events • Wake-up Call