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How Daylight Saving Time Saves
November 1, 2009 daylight savings time returns once again to standard time. In the early 1800s, time was established and set by each independent populated area. Without a way for these areas to connect and interact, conformity of standardized time was not necessary. However, in the late 1800s, the U.S. railroad opened the door for travel between communities and regions, making standardized time and time zones essential.
In 1918, daylight savings time was legislated for nationwide observance. However, the popularity of daylight savings time was not possessed by everyone and the following year, daylight savings time was left up to each local jurisdiction. Since then, Arizona, Indiana and Hawaii are states that do not observe daylight savings time and enjoy standard time, all the time.
Originally, the purpose behind daylight savings time was to take advantage and make the most of daylight hours; thereby conserving energy. Daylight savings time reduces the amount of daylight in the morning so that more daylight is available for use during the day. However, some did not benefit from daylight savings time such as farmers, who continued on standard time, whereby available daylight hours were less for the morning work.
The primary goal behind daylight savings time is saving energy. In retrospect however, it was discovered that the number of traffic accidents, fatalities, and occurrence of crime was largely reduced during the implementation of daylight savings time.
Other advantages credited with daylight savings time includes: more outdoor playtime for children, an increased use of parks and recreation centers, as well as an increase in retail sales.
Individuals who are negatively affected by daylight savings time can always consider relocating to Arizona, Hawaii or Puerto Rico. And then there's Indiana, which changed the way it observes DST in April 2006. But's it not simple - 18 counties observe Central Daylight Time, the other 74 observe Eastern Daylight Time.
Sources: National Geographic, California Energy Commission
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