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us-politics1 month ago•8 min saved

House backs plan to lock in daylight hours year-round

The US House approved the Sunshine Protection Act by a 308-117 vote to end the twice-year clock changes and keep the country on daylight saving time indefinitely, sending the measure toward the Senate. Supporters say it ends unnecessary schedule disruptions and saves effort and money; critics warn about darker winter mornings and potential safety risks. The bill follows bipartisan momentum and Trump’s backing; some regions already opt out of DST, and global practice on DST remains mixed.

via BBC|

#clock-change #daylight-saving-time #permanent-daylight-saving-time

politics1 month ago•194 min saved

House Backs Year-Round Daylight Saving Time, Heads to Senate

The U.S. House voted 308-117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, moving to the Senate and potentially the president for signature, in a bid to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time nationwide; supporters say it spares Americans from clock changes and benefits daylight for activities, while opponents warn of possible economic and safety impacts, especially for farmers and students in darker winter mornings. The measure’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain, and states have already shown interest in adopting year-round time if Congress approves.

via CNN|

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weather2 years ago•4 min saved

November 4 Weekend: Warm and Dry with a Chance of Rain

The weekend weather will be mostly cloudy due to a weather system in the Great Lakes region, with temperatures gradually warming up. Clocks should be turned back tonight, resulting in earlier sunsets. Dry conditions and areas experiencing drought will persist for the next few days, with rain expected at the end of next week.

via Just In Weather|

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us2 years ago•2 min saved

The History and Impact of Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time, the practice of changing clocks to extend daylight during certain months, has been a subject of debate for over a century. While its origins have been attributed to various individuals, including Benjamin Franklin and George Hudson, it was Germany that first implemented daylight saving time in 1916 to conserve fuel during World War I. The U.S. followed suit in 1918 but repealed it the following year. It was reinstated during World War II and established as the current system in 1966. Despite occasional attempts to make it year-round, the twice-yearly clock change remains in place.

via CBS News|

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