Tokyo workers asked to swap suits for shorts to combat energy costs and heat
Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer approaches
Public servants working for the Tokyo metropolitan government are being encouraged to swap their suits for shorts this summer to combat sweltering heat and rising energy costs caused by the https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran">US-Israel war on Iran.
Inspired by the country’s https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/17/japan.justinmccurry">Cool Biz energy-saving initiative, Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning.
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