Tokyo asks employees to wear shorts to cut energy costs

Tokyo encourages its employees to abandon business suits in favor of light clothing, including shorts, to reduce air-conditioning costs.

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This initiative aims to lower energy consumption during hot months and contributes to the city's green transition goal.

The measure illustrates local efforts to reduce carbon emissions and streamline budgets.

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