In addition to the sweltering temperatures in the summer (Even though it’s getting colder these days.) But Europe has another problem alongside and it seems to be difficult to solve. That’s the energy issue. which is the effect of the war between Russia and Ukraine
a few days ago Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced that all lights on the Eiffel Tower will turn off an hour earlier than usual to save energy amid 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 lights on at night.
In winter, the French skies will be dark around 10 PM and the Eiffel Tower will only be lit up until 11:45 PM from 1 AM. 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 there have been frequent downtimes of nuclear reactors in the past causing 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 key public health facilities and other areas that need energy.
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