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Doomsday Clock Update Looms Amid Global Crises

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By Web Desk Published January 22, 2024 2 Min Read
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Since 2023, the Doomsday Clock has been positioned at a critical 90 seconds to midnight, the nearest in its history, primarily influenced by the Ukraine conflict and widespread nuclear threats amidst persistent global tensions and environmental crises.

Daily Mail reported the clock’s current setting has been 90 seconds to midnight since last year. Experts anticipate it may inch closer to midnight, reflecting growing geopolitical and environmental tensions.

The Doomsday Clock, overseen by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, represents the world’s nearness to self-inflicted global disasters. Its annual adjustment gauges the change in these risks, with midnight symbolizing the highest danger level.

Doomsday Clock update incoming as we’re closer to midnight than ever beforehttps://t.co/lNC4RqWHAB

— LADbible (@ladbible) January 22, 2024

The Bulletin will reveal the updated time at 10 a.m. EST (3 p.m. GMT) on January 23 via a livestream on its YouTube channel and website. Since its 1947 inception, the clock has shifted in response to global developments. Notably, in 2023, it reached an unprecedented 90 seconds to midnight due to the Ukraine war and nuclear threats. In contrast, 1991 saw a setting of 17 minutes to midnight, reflecting reduced nuclear risks post-Cold War.

Climate change, a factor in clock assessments since 2007, might significantly influence this year’s update. While midnight is unlikely, the clock’s expected advancement underscores escalating global conflicts and environmental alarms. The Doomsday Clock remains a stark symbol of humanity’s susceptibility to catastrophic events.

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