Published 1 year ago

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch

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Cities are wrestling with a choice as energy prices have gone up because of Russia's war in Ukraine. From Paris to London, city officials are limiting hours of holiday illumination. Many have switched to more energy-efficient LED lights or renewable energy sources. Officials in the northern city of Verona are discussing limiting lighting to just a few key shopping streets.

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Times of India

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch

Fewer lights are sparkling from the centerpiece tree at the famed Strasbourg Christmas market, which attracts 2 million people every year, as the French city seeks to reduce public energy consumption by 10% this year. From Paris to London, city officials are limiting hours of holiday illumination, and many have switched to more energy-efficient LED lights or renewable energy sources.

1 year ago·India

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Washington Times

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch

Early season merrymakers sipping mulled wine and shopping for holiday decorations packed the Verona Christmas market for its inaugural weekend. But beyond the wooden market stalls, the Italian city still has not decked out its granite-clad pedestrian streets with twinkling holiday lights as officials debate how bright to make the season during an energy crisis.

1 year ago·United States

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Star Advertiser

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch

VERONA, Italy >> Early season merrymakers sipping mulled wine and shopping for holiday decorations packed the Verona Christmas market for its inaugural weekend. But beyond the wooden market stalls, the Italian city still has not decked out its granite-clad pedestrian streets with twinkling holiday lights as officials debate how bright to make the season during an energy crisis.

1 year ago·Honolulu, United States

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Portland Press Herald

Somber or bright? Europe faces holiday dilemma during energy crunch

After two Christmases under COVID-19 restrictions, some are calling 'bah humbug' on conservation efforts.

1 year ago·Portland, United States

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CP24

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch

Early season merrymakers sipping mulled wine and shopping for holiday decorations packed the Verona Christmas market for its inaugural weekend

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Airdrie Today

Sober or bright? Europe faces holidays during energy crunch

VERONA, Italy (AP) — Early season merrymakers sipping mulled wine and shopping for holiday decorations packed the Verona Christmas market for its inaugural weekend.

1 year ago

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