Here's a short story:

HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Like that other famous environmentalist, Thomas Friedman began his talk at the Asia Society in Hong Kong on December 16 with a simple PowerPoint slide. But that's where the similarities between Al Gore and The New York Times columnist end. 

Thomas L. Friedman has taken on a green hue with his latest book, "Hot, Flat and Crowded". 

Unlike Gore, Friedman is a distinctly different shade of green, a deeply pragmatic green that believes economic forces can usher in a revolution in environmental policy. He argues that systemic change simply requires showing the world that it needs green technology and letting pure economics do the rest. 

As a journalist, Friedman makes no claims to having scientific expertise in climate change. He is approaching it from a philosophical standpoint. 

Green capital 

Friedman's new book "Hot, Flat and Crowded" is not a major departure from his previous books. Whether he's discussing globalization or green industry, he is writing from his deep-seated belief in the markets. He is an unabashed capitalist. 

For Friedman, the system works but it's not immune to bad decision-making. Green industry like globalization will come of age if given the right market environment. His faith in capitalism is equal to that in green technology -- for him, these are two things that are clearly reconcilable. 

So how do we do this? America as the bastion for innovation, Friedman argues, should play a big role. In fact, he confesses it really isn't a book about the environment and energy, its a book about America. For Friedman, America is slipping down the ranks of hegemonic power and climate change is its big chance to reposition itself as a global leader. The environment is merely an allegory for how the U.S. will achieve this revival.  (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Here are a few examples of questions and answers:

Question: what is the name of Thomas Friedman's latest book?
Guess: Hot, Flat and Crowded

Question: what is his profession?
Guess: a journalist

Question: how did he begin his presentation to the Asia Society?
Guess: with a simple PowerPoint slide

Question: on what day?
Guess: December 16

Question: does he claim to have scientific knowledge?
Guess: no

Question: which paper does he write for?
Guess: The New York Times

Question: which politician is he compared to?
Guess: Al Gore

Question: what color is used to make the distinction?
Guess: green

Question: is he idealistic or pragmatic?
Guess: pragmatic

Question: does Friedman think the system works?
Guess: yes

Question: what country does Friedman think of as the bastion of innovation?
Guess: America

Now answer the following question in the same format.

Question: what topics does his book discuss?

a book about America