Daylight Saving Time Ends
It's time to reset your clocks and gain an extra hour of sleep. This weekend marks the end of daylight saving time for the year, with clocks falling back one hour at 2 a.m. local time.
However, the tradition of daylight saving time remains a topic of controversy. According to a new AP-NORC poll, only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.
- Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time.
- 47% are opposed to the current system.
- 40% are neutral.
Some states, such as Arizona and Hawaii, have opted out of the process, choosing to maintain a consistent time year-round, as have many countries.
Daylight saving time might be one of the most dreaded weekends on the American calendar.
Author's summary: Daylight saving time ends, sparking controversy.