Does Standard Time Save Lives?
Start: 2023-06-15 19:00:00 UTC Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00)
This is a virtual event
Daylight transitions are unpopular and 75% of Americans say they want to end them. The Sunshine Protection Act is pushing for federal permanent Daylight Saving Time, but scientists and doctors are saying this is the wrong way to go and are advocating for permanent Standard Time instead. Many states also have active bills for both positions. Dr. Johnson will review how Daylight Saving Time affects driving and pedestrian safety as well as impact on transportation utilization and its impacts on pollution.