
Paris moves to save energy due to Ukraine war by turning off the Eiffel Tower's lights
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Lights on the Eiffel Tower will turn off an hour earlier at night as the French capital faces risks of power shortages, rationing and blackouts as a result of the Ukraine war.
Lights on the landmark monument will soon be turned off an hour earlier at night as the French capital faces risks of power shortages, rationing and blackouts as a result of the war. (Pierre Suu/Getty Images) Starting Sept. 23, lights on the Eiffel Tower will be turned off after the last visitor leaves at 11:45 p.m., Hidalgo said. (Pierre Suu/Getty Images) Sarah Rumpf is a Fox News Digital Production Assistant. You can reach her on Twitter at @rumpfsarahc
Russia has reduced natural gas supplies to several European countries as they support Ukraine, sending prices for gas and electricity surging. It’s fueled inflation and raised fears about shrinking supplies as the heating season draws near, forcing countries to enact conservation measures and relief for consumers and businesses. While some European companies have reduced or halted production as energy prices surge, the European Union is looking to pass proposals to ease the crisis.