Analysis: Why permanent daylight saving time may not be that great
Notice that, wherever you are, it’s likely that some part of December and January would see darkness until past 8 a.m. Sure, you’d have it light later — but not much. Maybe a bit into your evening commute, if you have an evening commute that starts around 5 p.m. the time the country experimented with permanent daylight saving time in the 1970s. As it turns out, consistently sending kids to school in the dark led to a number of accidents and injuries.
Keep an eye on Google searches for “end daylight saving time.” Or “kid’s flashlight.” Or “recall campaign against Congress.” The interactive above uses Zip code data from the Census Bureau, code from NOAA and time zone data from Github user
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Why? Why? Why?' Ukraine's Mariupol descends into despairIn the more than two weeks since Russia’s war began, two AP journalists have been the only international media present in Mariupol, chronicling its fall into chaos and despair.
Read more »
Why you may pay more in Social Security taxes – and how to lower that billThe Social Security Trustees’ Report expects about $10.6 billion more in tax revenue this year
Read more »
Why I Swear By Being Realistic, Not Optimistic, In Relationships'Romantic realism doesn't sound sexy, but it isn't a contradiction in terms either. In fact, embracing pragmatism in your personal life often leads to lasting satisfaction,' writes JennSelby.
Read more »
Why 'Black Sails' Is Still Worth a WatchThese pirates' lives made for some great television.
Read more »
Why the city of Fresno kept silent about losing $600,000 to a phishing scamFresno city officials say they did not disclose losing $600,000 in a phishing scam sooner because the FBI told them it would hurt their investigation.
Read more »
I Just Don't Get Why Everyone Is So Obsessed With Pancakes“To me, pancakes just seem like the first draft of a breakfast food. I don’t understand how they became a staple—and who they convinced to let them remain one!” — maggielange
Read more »