2. Blowin’ in the Wind

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Introduction: Green Shoots Under Soot-Stained Skies 1
5. Part I. Energy: Sun, Wind, and the End of Coal
6. 1. The Sun Kings 17
7. 2. Blowin’ in the Wind 44
8. Part II. Our Human World: Cities, Buildings, Wheels
9. 3. Cities in a Garden 69
10. 4. Buildings for a Greener Asia 90
11. 5. Asia on the Move: Cars and Trains 111
12. Part III. Nature: Forests, Farms, and Water
13. 6. “Water Is More Important than Oil” 141
14. 7. The Tropical Challenge: Saving Asia’s Lungs 167
15. 8. “Adhere and Prosper”: One Company’s Quest for Green Power 187
16. Conclusion: From Black to Green: Asia’s Challenge 209
17. Appendix: Companies to Watch 215
18. Notes 229
19. Bibliography 267
20. Index 291