Source: Fortune
Summary
Japan is becoming a climate-adaptation lab, with the government and companies taking steps to address the impact of rising temperatures. The country’s office culture is being challenged, with a shift towards more casual work attire and flexible work hours. Employers are also implementing heatstroke-prevention measures, such as air-conditioned rest areas and cooling garments. Despite these efforts, the fundamental issues contributing to extreme weather remain unaddressed.
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Japan’s temperature records are being broken, with 102.4-degree heat in Tokyo and torrential rainfall in Chiba Prefecture. The country’s households have access to air conditioning, but European households lag behind. Japan’s office culture is being challenged, with a shift towards more casual work attire and flexible work hours. Employers are implementing heatstroke-prevention measures, but the fundamental issues remain unaddressed. The business case for dealing with climate change is obvious, but the private sector, especially in the U.S., remains silent.
The heat is on, and the question is, how much can U.S. business leaders take before they start to adapt?
Author: Evan Null
