In addition to the scorching temperatures in the summer (Although these days it is getting colder and colder.) But Europe has another problem alongside and it seems difficult to solve. This is the energy problem. which is the effect of the war between Russia and Ukraine
a few days ago Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced that all the lights of the Eiffel Tower will go out an hour earlier than usual to save energy during Europe’s worst energy crisis since the 1970s. At least 10% of Paris in winter According to statistics, 4% of the tower’s annual energy expenditure is caused by the lights on at night.
In winter, the French skies will be dark around 10pm and the Eiffel Tower will only be illuminated until 11.45pm from 1am. But the city has other plans, such as reducing the temperature in public buildings. and swimming pool, etc.
In fact, France does not buy energy from Russia like other European countries. But if in the past there have been frequent downtime of nuclear reactors forcing France to import energy instead of exporting As a result, the energy market is in a more stressful situation than before.
Parisian officials, however, say the changes will not affect major public health facilities and other areas in need of energy.
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