TOPIC: Is It Time for Permanent Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday for most of the country. Losing that hour of sunlight in the evening is always tough to get used to – but it may be even more difficult this year with so many of us working and learning from home.
- It’s time for permanent Daylight Saving Time. Many states have already passed legislation for permanent DST. Now Congress has to act.
- If you’re working from home and not having to commute, that extra hour of sleep in the morning isn’t that big a deal.
- Your after-work walk, run or bike ride may not happen now that it’s dark. We all need that stress relief right now.
- Kids need to get out of the house now more than ever. If it’s dark early they will spend more time inside and on screens.
- Businesses are already hurting. If it gets dark early things will get worse.
- People are already stressed, and darkness can have a big effect on people’s mental health – especially those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
- More light at night is safer --especially for driving.
- Studies show there isless crimeduring daylight hours.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: Get It Right
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday and, as always, millions of Americans will ask if we move our clocks ahead an hour or back one hour. Just to be clear, we "fall back" and set them back an hour. But many people still don't get it right.
According to aRasmussenpoll, more than 12% of Americans change their clocks in the wrong direction. 27% say they have arrived late or early for an appointment because they changed their clocks in the wrong direction.
Also, more than half of respondents believe Daylight Saving Time isn't worth the hassle of having to change clocks.