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Taken straight from Wikipedia: Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause
by Ophiom 10y ago
Taken straight from Wikipedia:
Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause problems for outdoor entertainment and other activities tied to sunlight, such as farming.
It additionally mentions that DST was most heavily implemented during the energy crisis of the 70's.
- JoeAltmaier 10y agoFarming has no problem with DST. They work from dawn to dusk (and beyond) regardless of the clock.
- astrodust 10y agoEveryone parrots that DST is for farmers, as if livestock look at the clock before going about their business. It's for factory workers. It always has been.