Japan Suggests That The UN Stop Enjoying Air Conditioning And Adopt Cool Biz
Japan continues to show why it is one of the world’s leading countries when it comes to sacrificing comfort to save energy:
NEW YORK — Japan is striving to take the lead in tackling the alarming rise of greenhouse gas emissions and has recommended that the United Nations embrace some of its innovative schemes, such as removing ties and jackets to reduce reliance on air conditioners during hot summer days.
At a plenary session devoted to climate change, Ambassador Koji Tsuruoka told member states about Japan’s campaigns, including “Cool Biz” that has been widely adopted by businesses and organizations across his nation to help cut back on the nation’s carbon foot print.
“I would like to propose that similar bottom-up measures be implemented at the United Nations, including setting air conditioners at 28 C and strictly observing the starting and closing times of meetings,” he said.
Not wearing coats and neckties and powering down the AC might save a little bit of energy, but what about solutions that are actually innovative?
