The upcoming Daylight Saving Time (DST) shift in the United States, where clocks will be advanced one hour on March 12th. It describes the history of Daylight Saving Time and its aim, which is to save energy by increasing daylight hours during the summer months. Several people, however, feel that the practice is out of date and poses health and safety issues.
There is currently a bill in Congress that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent year-round, removing the twice-yearly clock adjustments. According to supporters, permanent DST would cause less disturbance in people's schedules and increase traffic safety. But opponents of the law claim that permanent DST would result in darker mornings, which might be unsafe for schoolchildren and other pedestrians.
Several states, notably Arizona and Hawaii, have already approved legislation to abolish DST, while others are exploring it. Finally, while the fate of the measure in Congress remains unknown, DST will be a matter of debate and discussion for years to come.