Why should we end daylight savings time?

Studies conclude it would mean fewer heart attacks and car accidents. More morning sunlight is good for our health, studies say. It’s that time of year again. On Sunday, we will “fall back” — that is, rewind our clocks an hour as daylight saving time comes to an end.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of daylight saving time?

The benefits of DST are decreased electricity consumption, a slight drop in the number of traffic accidents and crime. In addition to that, DST increases recreational time in the afternoons and boosts economy. The disadvantage are minor compared to the advantages. Some prefer not to change the clocks twice a year.

What are the pros and cons of daylight saving time?

Pro: Lighter = Safer. Safety is a good argument for keeping the lighter evenings of DST. Studies have found that DST contributes to improved road safety by reducing pedestrian fatalities by 13\% during dawn and dusk hours.

What is daylight saving time and why is it important?

One of the aims of DST is to make sure that people’s active hours coincide with daylight hours so that less artificial light is needed. This makes less sense close to the equator, where the amount of daylight does not vary much in a year, or near the poles, where the difference between winter and summer daylight hours is very large.

Should daylight saving time be allowed to be lighter?

Safety is a good argument for keeping the lighter evenings of DST. Studies have found that DST contributes to improved road safety by reducing pedestrian fatalities by 13\% during dawn and dusk hours.

How does daylight saving time affect your health?

Studies link the lack of sleep at the start of DST to car accidents, workplace injuries, suicide, and miscarriages. The early evening darkness after the end of the DST period is linked to depression.