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Elon Musk wants to abolish daylight savings time, and it might actually be a good idea


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at 20:03 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • After 58 years of springing forward and falling back, evidence is mounting that it's bad for our bodies, reports Io Dodds

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has expressed his support for ending Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the United States, a practice where clocks are adjusted forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight. Musk's stance was highlighted in a recent social media post where he questioned the logic behind DST, suggesting it's an outdated practice. His comments align with a broader debate in the U.S., where several states have considered legislation to either make DST permanent or abolish it altogether. Despite the push from figures like Musk, the U.S. Congress has yet to pass significant changes to the current system, which sees clocks "fall back" in November and "spring forward" in March. The article also touches on the health and economic arguments both for and against DST, with Musk's influence potentially adding momentum to the discussion.

Read the Full The Independent Article at:
[ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-daylight-savings-time-b2659000.html ]

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