(UPDATE) TOKYO — Schoolchildren are suffering in old school buildings in Japan because poor insulation is reducing the effect of air conditioning, leading to sleepy kids and irritable teachers.

It also means higher electricity bills and more carbon emissions in a country that campaigners say is behind on making buildings more energy efficient.

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