Dear State Representative Peter J. Lucido, . I Am Writing

There is more population outside, taking satisfaction of an extra hour of daylight and fewer criminals out waiting for their subsequently victim. In fact, motor vehicle vs. pedestrians accidents were reduced by “8-11%” just by that extra daylight hour several lives were

Despite the overwhelming evidence given by current research, many people refuse to change school start times because of the lack of noticeable impact some schools had or the impact it had on some people’s schedules. Pannoni cites a statement by the Iowa City Community School District which found that “the later start time . . . [did] not reduce the number of tardy students by any appreciable amount.” The principal of Ballard High School agreed by saying that he “would be surprised to see large improvements in either attendance or grade data compared with past years” (Pannoni). Many schools refused to change because of how the later start and dismissal times would affect extracurricular activities and students with jobs. This change would also interfere with bus schedules and childcare habits. However, these seem like small problems that can be overcome when the results are that “later school start times were associated with students sleeping longer at night, less tardiness, having higher test scores, being less depressed, using less caffeine and other drugs, . . . and experiencing fewer morning car crashes” (Fenwick).

Daylight savings time poses an array of social benefits, including crime reduction and road safety. The diminution of crime is affected by daylight savings, for people tend to feel safer in the daylight and many crimes are believed to be influenced by lighting

Research has shown that teenagers experience a change in their internal sleep clocks so that waking up early and going to sleep early are difficult. I agree with the decision to change school times and what it has to offer. This would not only help the teenagers with many things but also accommodate the parents schedules too. I believe that if the school system were to alter the times so that High Schoolers were to wake up later then it would fix various conflicts; teen depression, lack of awareness, and it allows parents to work later.

According to a New York times article written by Anahad O’Connor (Source E). Our body runs in a circadian rhythm which uses daylight to determine the time of day and how we are feeling. Every time daylight savings comes around this rhythm is thrown off. While these facts are still being studied and are still up for debate it is important to take these threatening hazards into consideration. O’Connor says, “Other studies have suggested links between time change and increases in heart attacks, suicides, and accidents, though scientists say more study is needed.” These studies can be shown as a very important reason on why DST is more than just a time difference. It is affecting our well being and this is proving that DST is having a negative effect. In an experiment conducted by Matthew Kotchen and Laura Grant (Source F) they provided statistics on energy consumption in the spring and fall. Energy consumption is not constant throughout DST which proves that it can not be used as a way to save

Daylight Saving time is the system that people clocks are turned forward an hour in spring and backward in fall, which effectively move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. We can obtain an additional hour of daylight in the evening while we lose it in the morning. In most of the developed countries in the world, Daylight saving time (DST) is thought to be encouraged as a method for energy conservation because of high energy prices and advancement of energy conservation. However, there may be no evidence of energy saving and we may find some evidence of modest increase in usage of energy and demand. In addition, DST might cause negative impact on hour health due to lack of sleep and burden of shifting rhythm. It might be true that DST has some advantages. Nevertheless, if DST has more negative effects than positive, it should be stopped immediately or we should adjust our use of DST so that it is better and least harmful.

For starters, “opponents of DST cite other studies that disagree with these outcomes.” They have stated, with studies of their own, that while yes, there is a decrease in accidents, as well as energy consumption, it’s not enough of a decrease to support the use of DST. These studies show that the abrupt change in daylight hours, and with so many forgetting to change their clocks, is causing more inconveniences than

A reason daylight savings time should be deserted is because in a recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine says that changing the time can create a higher risk of traffic accidents from drivers who don’t normally drive home in the dark. Dr. Stanley Coren says “As a society we are chronically

To begin with, Daylight Savings Time has been a nuisance to ordinary people since its inception in the United States in 1918. First, the hope was that moving the clocks forward and backward one hour in the spring and fall respectively, would have an enormous impact on both energy consumption and safety. I, like many other Americans, hate daylight savings time. Contrary to what people had hoped, daylight savings time has had a negative impact on both energy consumption and safety.

The concept behind Daylight Savings Time seems very odd because why would the time suddenly change during the spring and fall? Most people usually think nothing of it other than them possibly losing or gaining an hour of sleep. Although the history and reasoning behind Daylight Savings Time is very surprising and unexpected because it involves the safety of the citizens because of the increased amount of daylight, reduced energy usage because of more light in the evening, and reduced carbon emissions that would result from less electricity being used.

There is more population outside, taking pleasure of an extra hour of daylight and fewer criminals out waiting for their subsequently victim. In fact, accidents vs. pedestrians were reduced by “8-11%” just by that extra daylight hour several lives were saved.

Why do we practice daylight saving times? I ask this question because I don’t understand how it benefits us or help us. Why is it important? I realize that every time during spring I reset my clock.

This time we shall focus on the positive side effects of DST. To start off with a main problem in america is with energy consumption. A good chunk of the energy usage is use for appliances and lighting purposes. With the day starting at a later time with the sun shining at a earlier time of the day and the sun being up later than usual at night can surely save a hefty amount of energy useage that people rely on. With a later morning we can save ourselves a small amount of energy by using less lights being that the sun is already up providing light. After many years of doing studies and research starting since 1970 has showed that Daylight Savings had saved about one percent of energy per day in energy costs. Onto the next topic of Daylight savings thus being driving. Driving is another big problem in the U.S. a study that has a decade of research under it's belt has shown that the amount of incidents involving pedestrians and vehicles had reduced. Over the years of the study there has been an eight to eleven percent decrease of incidents involving pedestrians with the daylight savings

Most parents have early work schedules. Most school start times are at eight in the morning which gives the parents time to make their kids breakfast and bring them to school. If the school start times were later in the morning, kids would need a ride to school, which means that schools may need more buses which would be more money. Pollution would also be a problem with needing more buses. Some parents also have late work so they would not be able to see their kid since kids would get out of school later.

Less than 40% of the countries in the world observe Daylight Saving Time. There are advocates and critics of this practice, as it has both significant advantages and disadvantages.