Time for a Change?

This paper analyses the geographical variation in changes in lighting conditions at opposite ends of the working day which would arise from the proposal to align UK clocks with those in Europe. Strong spatial contrasts are illustrated, the pattern of benefit and disadvantage depending on the thresho...

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Published in:	Area (London 1969) Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 59 - 71
Main Author:	Pepin, Nicholas C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers 01-03-1997
Subjects:	Clocks Commuters Curvature Geography Photoperiod Rush hour Summer Sun Travel Winter
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Summary:	This paper analyses the geographical variation in changes in lighting conditions at opposite ends of the working day which would arise from the proposal to align UK clocks with those in Europe. Strong spatial contrasts are illustrated, the pattern of benefit and disadvantage depending on the threshold times used to define darkness. In most areas disadvantage outweighs benefit. In addition, comparisons are made with mainland Europe.
ISSN:	0004-0894 1475-4762