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End the Practice of Daylight Savings Time

Created by A.B. on March 09, 2014

As Daylight Savings Time (DTS) is still exercised to this date, facts arise that question this practice does not have any added benefits. The two main areas that are in focus here are Energy and Health.

Energy - http://bit.ly/1ioss6k
"There is general consensus that DST does contribute to an evening reduction in peak demand for electricity, though this may be offset by an increase in the morning."

Health - http://bit.ly/1iosMSy
"Transitions out of and into daylight saving time enhanced night-time restlessness and thereby compromised the quality of sleep."

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