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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Lifestyle
Matthew Cantor

My sleepy brain loves the sound of permanent daylight savings. But do scientists agree?

Sleep experts say more light in the evening hours isn’t the best match to our circadian rhythms.
Sleep experts say more light in the evening hours isn’t the best match to our circadian rhythms. Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Sleep-deprived Americans may be rejoicing this week, if they have the energy: it could be the last time daylight saving time kills a precious hour of snoozing. But those extra hours of evening light could come at a cost.

On Tuesday, days after we moved our clocks forward, the Senate – which refuses to tackle the climate crisis or ensure people can vote – somehow managed to unanimously support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.

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