A science-oriented advocacy group says the Earth is moving closer to destruction. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists said Tuesday that they've moved their “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been, because of worsening threats ranging from nuclear war to climate cha

Summary

The “Doomsday Clock” has been moved to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

The group cited threats including climate change, nuclear proliferation, the war in Ukraine, pandemics, and the integration of AI into military operations.

Concerns about cooperation between Russia, China, and North Korea on nuclear programs and the potential use of nuclear weapons by Russia were highlighted.

The group urged global leaders to collaborate in addressing existential threats to reverse the clock’s progression.

  • IninewCrow@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The sad part of this announcement was that it is hardly being noticed by anyone.

    The house is burning with a fire that is starting in the basement and everyone inside is partying or arguing about the colour of the wallpaper or fighting for a better seat in the living room to watch TV while a couple of scientists are standing in the rear porch with documents describing how the house fire will progress in the next few hours.