How does Taoism view the relationship between humans and nature?

Taoism sees humans and nature as one. Zhuangzi said: "Heaven and Earth were born together with me, and the ten thousand things and I are one." Humans are not masters of nature but part of nature. The Yinfu Jing says: "Observe the way of Heaven, carry out the actions of Heaven — that is all." — Observe natural laws, act according to natural laws, and that is the complete teaching.

Today, Taoist ecological wisdom aligns closely with sustainable development and low-carbon living. Reducing desires and returning to simplicity — this is Eastern wisdom for addressing the environmental crisis.