Why DST's Time Has Come
The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages
The benefits of DST far outweigh its disadvantages. There is more economic activity during DST. It’s safer to exercise outside. There’s more time for outdoor sports after work and school...
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Energy Consumption
Yes, it does reduce energy consumption
Yes, it does reduce energy consumption. A 2008 study by the US Department of Energy found that during the 4 weeks the U.S. extended DST from the 2005 law, there...
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More Exercise
The extra evening hour of DST means more exercise.
The extra evening hour of DST means more exercise. People can exercise outside after work, or after school, for an extra hour in the daylight. The extra hour in the...
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More Shopping
The extra evening hour of DST means more shopping.
The extra evening hour of DST means more shopping. Research shows shopping drops off when the sun goes down. Brick and mortar stores are already at a disadvantage compared to...
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More Safety
The extra evening hour of DST means more safety!
The extra evening hour of DST reduces robberies! A Brookings Institute study says that during DST robberies are reduced by as much as 27%. Makes sense. More daylight after work,...
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Childhood Obesity
Reduces childhood obesity and increases physical fitness.
Reduces childhood obesity and increases physical fitness. The Journal of Environmental Psychology found that DST increased pedestrian activity by 62% and cyclists activity by 38% because of the additional evening...
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More Coaching
More time parents can coach their kids
The extra evening hour of DST means more dads and moms can coach their kids’ teams! Rushing home after work to get in a 45 minute practice is difficult. The...
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