Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

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. 

1. what is the name of Thomas Friedman's latest book?
2. what is his profession?
3. how did he begin his presentation to the Asia Society?
4. on what day?
5. does he claim to have scientific knowledge?
6. which paper does he write for?
7. which politician is he compared to?
8. what color is used to make the distinction?
9. is he idealistic or pragmatic?
10. does Friedman think the system works?
11. what country does Friedman think of as the bastion of innovation?
12. what topics does his book discuss?
13. does he talk about globalization?
14. is he a capitalist?
15. what does he believe can usher in an environmental revolution?
16. does he think America should play a big role or a small role?
17. is his new book that different from his other books?

Numbered answers:
1. Hot, Flat and Crowded
2. a journalist
3. with a simple PowerPoint slide
4. December 16
5. no
6. The New York Times
7. Al Gore
8. green
9. pragmatic
10. yes
11. America
12. a book about America
13. yes
14. yes
15. economic forces
16. a big role
17. no