Public Monuments
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| Originally published | December 1998 |
| Authors | Sergiusz Michalski |
| Genres | Guidebook |
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| ID | 3060947 |
About Public Monuments
Public monuments to significant individuals or to political concepts are all too familiar. But the notions underlying them are not so obvious. . . .
Wear turtlenecks to cut energy bills - Tokyo governor
... Meanwhile, Germany has introduced a number of rules to bring down energy usage - including that Public Monuments and buildings cannot be lit up for aesthetic reasons, and businesses can be banned from keeping their shops illuminated at night...
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Why do we need to have a say on the public statues
... There are the Public Monuments and sculptures Association, but it has no official mandate to the curator to impose decisions or policy...
Wear turtlenecks to cut energy bills - Tokyo governor
By George WrightBBC News
The governor of Tokyo has urged city residents to wear turtleneck jumpers this winter to reduce energy consumption.
Yuriko Koike said turtlenecks can be a tool to help reduce soaring energy bills.
Workers at City Hall will be told to set an example by adopting the jumper.
The Japanese capital has been setting guidance for How To reduce energy use this winter amid precarious supply and rising prices.
Officials at meetings on the issue have been seen side-by-side all wearing turtlenecks.
Ms Koike said people should take inspiration from French President Emmanuel Macron , who has been known to like a turtleneck, when asked whether the jumper is suitable for the workplace.
" They're warm and overall energy consumption is reduced so we can link it to lowering CO2 emissions, " She Said .
" Even in Europe , President Macron of France is taking The Lead in wearing them, " She Said , adding that the jumpers are " genuinely warm".
" It's one of the tools to overcome [The Winter Energy Crisis ] while being inventive. I'd like to share sympathy about the tough energy situation this winter while having the space to discuss having fun through being fashionable, " she added.
Earlier this month, the Japanese government asked people to turn off unnecessary lights, wear layered clothing indoors and turn the heating temperature lower between 1 December and 31 March.
In Europe - which is also facing a difficult winter ahead thanks to soaring energy prices - France has launched a national energy savings plan, calling on citizens to turn off lights and lower thermostats to avoid power and gas cuts.
Meanwhile, Germany has introduced A Number of rules to bring down energy usage - including that Public Monuments and buildings cannot be lit up for aesthetic reasons, and businesses can be banned from keeping their shops illuminated at night.
Source of news: bbc.com
