France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy

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France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy

STORY: France's Lyon reduces lighting at some public monuments to save energy DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bridges over the Saone in Lyon 2. various of streets in downtown Lyon 3. various of store signs lit up at night 4. various of bridges over the Saone in Lyon STORYLINE: Faced with soaring energy prices, the town hall of Lyon, France, has decided to turn off lights at part of its public monuments at night four days a week. Museums, churches, bridges are affected by this "energy sobriety" measure. Several French cities have announced plans in recent days to save energy. Some have decided to limit public lighting at night to reduce electricity costs. The measure targets lighting that is not strictly necessary for the circulation of pedestrians and motorists. "The City of Lyon wishes to reduce its energy consumption by at least 10 percent in two years and is launching a working group which brings together the

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