Speaking with Nature

This deeply researched book by Ramachandra Guha explores the often-overlooked history of environmental consciousness in India, highlighting the insights and writings of key Indian thinkers and activists from over a century ago. Challenging the notion that poor nations are "too poor to be green," it introduces the concept of "livelihood environmentalism" and reveals how Indian voices have long contributed to global conversations on human-nature relationships. Spanning Indian history and positioned within a transnational context, the work offers valuable perspectives for understanding climate change today.