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.

  • fine_sandy_bottomEnglish
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    2 days ago

    My situation is somewhat different because I’m in Australia. Presently we have a center left government, but they’re quite impotent like Biden, and as a society we’re sliding to the right like everywhere else.

    That said, I’m particularly concerned about the rise of fascist groups. I’m seems their recruits are usually disenfranchised young men. I have no illusion about my ability (or lack thereof) to “reach” members of that segment, but I can certainly support the organisations that can, with both time and money.