Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should we have daylight saving time?
Position1 of 2

Yes, we should have daylight saving time

This position holds that we should keep daylight saving time. It argues that the practice has existed for so long without major harm that there is no good reason to abolish it now, and that shifting the clocks reduces energy usage and the pollution that comes with it.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Daylight saving time reduces energy usage
    Partaking in daylight saving time has been shown to reduce energy usage.
  2. Daylight saving time reduces pollution
    By reducing pollution, daylight saving time also reduces negative effects from energy usage on climate change.