Doomsday Clock advances four seconds toward midnight

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, indicating humanity’s proximity to potential extinction due to nuclear war and climate change. CEO Alexandra Bell emphasized the urgent need for world leaders to act, as 2025 has painted a bleak picture of escalating existential risks. The clock has steadily inched closer to midnight, driven by fears of global conflicts and nuclear armament. Recent geopolitical tensions, such as the ongoing war in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, further exacerbate these risks.

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