Doomsday Clock Approaches Midnight Due to Risks in Nuclear Weapons

Atomic scientists set the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been, warning of rising catastrophic risks due to declining international cooperation on nuclear weapons, climate change, and biotechnology. They urge the public to demand swift action from leaders to reverse course on these threats. Concerns were raised about aggressive behavior from countries like Russia, China, and the US, along with inadequate responses to the climate emergency. The bulletin emphasized the need for global unity and cooperation to address these pressing challenges and prevent potential global catastrophe.

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