Humanity Nears Catastrophe The Doomsday Clock, symbolizing humanity's proximity to global disaster, has been moved to 89 seconds to midnight—the closest in history. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) highlights nuclear tensions, climate change, AI misuse, and biological risks as key drivers of this grim milestone.
Ongoing conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine and Middle East tensions, risk escalating to nuclear war. Meanwhile, governments' inadequate climate action and the rapid integration of AI in military systems amplify global dangers. The BAS also warns that misinformation further destabilizes efforts to address these crises.
With the U.S., China, and Russia holding the power to avert catastrophe, the BAS calls for urgent global action to reduce risks and secure a safer future. The clock’s movement serves as a dire warning: time is running out, and immediate action is needed.