Dear MEL Topic Readers,
How daylight saving time works and why these states want to ditch it
Most states in the US put their clocks and watches forward an hour on Sunday, March 11th. They now start their day earlier to enjoy more sunlight during the day until November 14th. Then, they put their clocks backward an hour, so that they don’t have to get up in the dark. This time adjustment practice is called Daylight Saving Time in America and is observed most of the states except Hawaii and Arizona. It is called Summer Time in Europe, but theirs begin on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October each year.
The practice to adjust times was first introduced during the WWI but wasn’t widely adopted until the 1970s when the world faced substantial oil shortages. Though the practice offers effective use of daylight and saves energy, the first morning in the summertime is a big challenge. Most people don’t mind getting up an hour earlier for fun, like going fishing or skiing, but no one wants that just to do the same things. The last hour of sleep is so precious for both mental and physical health. In fact, more car accidents and heart attacks occur on the first summer day.
Indeed, it isn’t that easy to adjust the body clock.
So, are there any ways to ease the pain? Yes, there are. For example, eating dinner earlier or taking an afternoon-nap helps you to make the transition smoother, if you can.
Enjoy reading and learning about the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time.
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