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EU asks member states to reduce energy consumption by 15%

European Union leaders have announced a plan to reduce reliance on Russian gas amid supply disruptions. The European Commission has called on member states to scale down their energy consumption by 15 percent between August and the end of March. The cut will be voluntary, but the proposals allow the EU to make them mandatory in the event of an energy     1     (emerge).

So far, 12 EU member states have been hit by a cut in gas supply from Russia. Not all countries are on board with the plan to reduce energy usage. Poland has already been bolstering gas reserves in preparation for a difficult winter. Countries with warmer climates, like Spain and Portugal, have also been reluctant, as they would be less     2     (affect) by supply disruptions. The EU has been working to diversify its gas supply,     3     (sign) agreements with Norway, Algeria, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and the Gulf States.

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EU asks member states to reduce energy consumption by 15%

European Union leaders have announced a plan to reduce reliance on Russian gas amid supply disruptions. The European Commission has called on member states to scale down their energy consumption by 15 percent between August and the end of March. The cut will be     1    , but the proposals allow the EU to make them mandatory in the event of an energy emergency.

So far, 12 EU member states have been hit by a cut in gas supply from Russia. Not all countries are on board with the plan to reduce energy usage. Poland has already been bolstering gas reserves in     2     for a difficult winter. Countries with warmer climates, like Spain and Portugal, have also been     3    , as they would be less affected by supply disruptions. The EU has been working to diversify its gas supply, signing     4     with Norway, Algeria, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and the Gulf States.

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China to build more low-carbon communities

China will encourage more residential communities to evolve into low-carbon ones as part of the country’s efforts to meet its climate goals. By 2030, about 60 percent of urban communities are expected to become “green communities,”     1     (feature) more convenient, doorstep services in walking distance of residents, according to a government plan unveiled Wednesday by the country’s housing and urban-rural     2     (develop) ministry and top economic planner.

Residents of such communities are expected to use more low-energy home appliances and less single-use products, conserve electricity in daily life and opt for new energy     3     (vehicle).

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China to build more low-carbon communities

China will encourage more residential communities to     1     into low-carbon ones as part of the country’s efforts to meet its climate goals. By 2030, about 60 percent of urban communities are expected to become “green communities,” featuring more convenient, doorstep services in walking distance of residents, according to a government plan unveiled Wednesday by the country’s housing and urban-rural development ministry and top     2     planner.

Residents of such communities are expected to use more low-energy home     3     and less single-use products, conserve electricity in daily life and opt for new energy vehicles.