Two Important Details Often Ignored By People Arguing About DST
The clocks changed again today setting off more debates about Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time is ending yet again. The result is a one hour time change in which clocks are turned back overnight on November 7th. The change marks the end of this round of daylight saving time and a return to standard time. Every time that this time change takes place people argue relentlessly about it.
There are studies that have shown increases in heart attacks, car accidents, and strokes in association with the change. Proponents say it saves energy and makes summer more enjoyable. No matter which side of the argument you fall on, these debates break out, like clockwork, every year around this time. (Remember when you actually had to walk around and physically move the hour hand back on every clock in the house?)
Despite the prevalence of these debates, two key facts are often left out. These two very important factors would sway a lot more people’s opinions on the matter if they were more widely known.
1. Permanent Daylight Saving Time was already tried (and failed)
In 1974, the United States was in the depths of an energy crisis. An oil embargo…
