Routledge Renewable Energy in East Asia - Routledge Series

Energy is central to understanding the economic miracle of East Asia. This volume explores how the region's rapid development has relied on energy-intensive processes and how this affects global energy security and climate change. As the world's largest energy consumer and greenhouse gas emitter, East Asia faces a significant challenge in establishing cleaner energy systems. This book examines the shift toward new developmentalism within the region. It provides an analysis of how energy consumption impacts the twenty-first-century global system. Readers will gain insight into the regional and global implications of transitioning to renewable energy in a territory that continues to shape global environmental and economic trends. This text is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of energy policy, regional development, and global climate challenges.