This winter is expected to be difficult for Europe and the whole planet because of it energy crisis and there are not a few countries that have taken measures and are drawing up emergency plans while at the same time some government mechanisms are considering all possibilities to be prepared for power outages.
In fact, an article on Friday (11/18) by bloomberg.com specifically reported that in Germany talks are underway to carry out coordinated black outs during the dayso that industries can plan their schedules, while there are thoughts of providing electricity on a rationed basis.
In this context of the reduction of energy consumption was the exhortation of its governor Tokyo to the townspeople to wear turtlenecks.
In accordance with BBC Yuriko Koike said turtlenecks can be a tool to help reduce rising energy bills.
City hall workers should set an example by adopting this attire.
The Japanese capital has set guidelines on how to reduce energy consumption this winter, amid precarious supply and rising prices.
Officials at meetings on the issue have seen everyone wearing turtlenecks.
Ms. Koike said people should be inspired by the French president Emmanuel Macronwho is known to love turtlenecks, when asked if the sweater is appropriate for the workplace.
“They are warm and the overall energy consumption is reduced, so we can link that to the reduction in CO2 emissions,” he said.
“Even in Europe, President Macron of France is leading the way in wearing them,” he said, adding that the sweaters are “really warm.”
It is not clear whether Mr Macron is wearing a turtleneck because of the energy crisis or as a fashion statement, but his love of the sweater has been the subject of debate for some time. In 2019, Vanity Fair published an article entitled “What is Emmanuel Macron’s turtleneck trying to say?”.
However, Ms. Koike heralded the turtleneck as “one of the tools to overcome (the winter energy crisis) while being inventive.”
“I would like to share sympathy for the difficult energy situation this winter, while having the opportunity to discuss fun issues through fashion,” he added.
Earlier this month, the Japanese government asked people to turn off unnecessary lights, wear warm clothing indoors and turn down the heating temperature between December 1 and March 31.
Source: News Beast
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