Keep calm and cut the air con - Japan's energy saving is model for Europe

Aug 3, 2022

Japan's energy crisis a decade ago offers lessons on how to cope with energy shortages. Image: REUTERS/Issei Kato

Yuka Obayashi

Energy and commodities reporter, Reuters

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