As Daylight Saving Time arrives, many are faced with the task of changing their clocks to spring forward. However, not everyone is thrilled about this semi-annual time change. In fact, one casket company is advocating for the burial of Daylight Saving Time altogether.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) involves turning clocks forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and turning them back an hour on the first Sunday of November. This year, clocks will spring forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10.
The purpose of DST is to provide extra sunlight during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. However, not everyone is on board with this tradition. The U.S. Department of Transportation has pointed out that Hawaii and parts of Arizona do not participate in DST.
Efforts to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would put an end to DST permanently, have not been successful. Despite bipartisan support for the act, geographical issues have hindered finding a consensus on the matter. In fact, a 2023 version of the Sunshine Protection Act sat idle in the House of Representatives for the entire year.
With the next time change not happening until 2024, many are left wondering if DST is truly necessary. As the debate rages on, it remains unclear whether Daylight Saving Time will continue to be a part of our lives in the years to come.
