"German cities are turning off some lights at night, which not only saves money and electricity but benefits human health, the climate and biodiversity."
"The energy crisis has inspired cities across Germany to turn off night lights at landmarks, monuments and prominent buildings such as city halls, museums and libraries.
In the capital Berlin, 200 landmarks including the Victory Column and the Berlin Cathedral are to remain unlit when the sun goes down.
Since September 1, the Energy Saving Ordinance has also officially prohibited the illumination of public buildings from the outside. Meanwhile, neon signs may only burn for a few hours a day.
The city of Weimar in central Germany has been saving energy during the summer months by turning street lights on 30 minutes later in the evenings, and turning them off 30 minutes earlier."
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