Acharya Prashant explains that the root cause of climate change is the inner state of man, characterized by a deep sense of hunger, dissatisfaction, and unrest. This restlessness stems from a mode of thinking that focuses entirely on the outer world while strictly avoiding self-understanding. He notes that looking at the self is often avoided because it is perceived as tedious or humiliating, especially for those who prefer to philosophize about external matters like money, nations, or production. Because man does not know himself or where his true redemption lies, he feels compelled to consume everything in the external world in a desperate attempt to find happiness.
