<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"The provisions of the Paris Agreement ensure freedom of choice and maximum use of countries’ own resources to achieve climate neutrality.European Green Deal programmes leave little room for alternative technologies other than renewable energy. Green energy can also be produced from sources other than wind and sun. Many countries, including countries outside the EU, are conducting extensive research into producing clean energy from coal. In the past, there have been plans to establish a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies to pursue this idea.1.In the light of the fact that in recent months we have been faced with continuous shortages of energy supplies in various parts of Europe, does the Commission envisage the possibility of returning to the idea of a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies as a means of strengthening zero emissions policy?2.Will the Commission allow research into other zero emissions technologies to continue?3.Does the Commission regard coal-fired power units as back-up in the event of breakdowns or electricity supply problems?"
Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number.
Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics
2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties
3 = Health
4 = Agriculture and Fisheries
5 = Labour, employment and pensions
6 = Education
7 = Environment
8 = Energy
9 = Immigration
10 = Transportation
12 = Law and Crime
13 = Social welfare
14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning
15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues
16 = Defence
17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues
18 = Foreign trade
19 = International affairs and foreign aid
20 = Governance and government
21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues
23 = Culture and media
[/INST]. Answer = [8]. </s>
The provisions of the Paris Agreement ensure freedom of choice and maximum use of countries’ own resources to achieve climate neutrality.European Green Deal programmes leave little room for alternative technologies other than renewable energy. Green energy can also be produced from sources other than wind and sun. Many countries, including countries outside the EU, are conducting extensive research into producing clean energy from coal. In the past, there have been plans to establish a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies to pursue this idea.1.In the light of the fact that in recent months we have been faced with continuous shortages of energy supplies in various parts of Europe, does the Commission envisage the possibility of returning to the idea of a European Centre for Zero Emissions Technologies as a means of strengthening zero emissions policy?2.Will the Commission allow research into other zero emissions technologies to continue?3.Does the Commission regard coal-fired power units as back-up in the event of breakdowns or electricity supply problems?