March 27 2024- The U.S. previously attempted to make daylight saving time permanent in the 1970s to save energy, but the change was met with dissatisfaction. Issues arose as people had to start their day in darkness due to later sunrise times, leading to widespread unpopularity. David Prerau, author of “Seize the Daylight,” highlights the rapid decline in public approval of this adjustment.
An end to ‘springing forward’? Laws to abolish daylight saving time proposed in these states
Updated on March 27, 2024