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end Daylight Savings Time in the United States

Created by M.S. on March 13, 2016

Daylight savings [DS] is an outdated measure that needs to end.

The loss of productivity resulting from forcing an hour shift twice per year can no longer be justified. Newer studies show minimal savings in electricity. Other studies have shown an increase in automobile accidents and heart attacks immediately after DS.

Decades ago, artificial lighting represented a greater percentage of overall energy use than it does today. Currently, the savings from less artificial lighting from DS is offset in many states by the increase in the use of air conditioning.

Every year, "Spring forward" causes clear and obvious loss of productivity: time required to adjust clocks, missed meetings, grumpy/confused/tired people, stressed parents...

Ending DS is a change Americans will truly appreciate.

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