Beyond Rain: Stephen Alter on India's Monsoon, Climate Change & the Himalaya I Eco N Energy Talk

#Monsoon #StephenAlter #ClimateChange #India #Environment #Himalaya #Mussoorie #Rain #NatureWriting #EcoNEnergyTalk #Climate #ExtremeWeather #Books #Sustainability India's monsoon is much more than a weather system. It has shaped our rivers, forests, agriculture, literature, music, and civilization for thousands of years. Yet today, climate change is making the monsoon increasingly unpredictable, bringing devastating floods to some regions while leaving others struggling with drought. In this special episode of Eco N Energy Talk, I travel to the beautiful hill town of Mussoorie to speak with renowned author Stephen Alter about his latest book, The Fragrance of Rain: A Brief History of the Monsoon. Our conversation explores: • Why the monsoon has fascinated generations of writers, scientists and travellers • How climate change is altering India's rainfall patterns • The science and history behind the Indian monsoon • What the Himalaya teaches us about weather, forests and water • Stephen Alter's acclaimed books including Wild Himalaya, Becoming a Mountain and The Cobra's Gaze • Why better urban planning has become essential in an era of extreme weather If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on climate change, biodiversity, environment, energy and science, please subscribe to Eco N Energy Talk. To support independent environmental journalism, consider becoming a channel member by clicking the Join button. Your support helps me travel, report from the field and bring more in-depth conversations like this. Thank you for watching. Books by Stephen Alter https://www.amazon.in/Fragrance-Rain-... Twitter https://x.com/hridayeshjoshi FB   / hridayesh.joshi.35   Instagram   / joshi.hridayesh   Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @econenergytalk