America already tried - and failed - at permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?

Legislation is currently in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States.

• The US has previously tried permanent daylight time, most recently in the 1970s, but it did not last. • The current legislation aims to make the twice-yearly clock change a thing of the past. • The potential economic impact and effects on different industries or populations are not well understood.

Why it matters: The implementation of permanent daylight time could have significant economic and social impacts, including effects on energy consumption,…