Produced by: Manoj Kumar
The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest in its 78-year history, marking humanity’s failure to address escalating global threats.
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists cited nuclear war risks, climate disasters, AI threats, and pandemics as reasons for moving the clock forward by one second.
Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine, growing tensions in Taiwan and the Middle East, and nuclear posturing have raised concerns about an impending catastrophe.
2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, with wildfires, floods, and extreme heat proving that global efforts to combat climate change remain inadequate.
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have fueled fears of military applications, misinformation, and destabilization, adding to the world’s precarious situation.
Scientists warned of a looming bird flu pandemic, alongside biosecurity threats that could spiral out of control if left unchecked by global health organizations.
The lack of global cooperation, shifting policies, and increasing geopolitical instability have only heightened risks, with no clear solutions in sight.
Physicist Daniel Holz of the University of Chicago called the update “a warning to all world leaders,” urging immediate action before irreversible damage occurs.
The Doomsday Clock update serves as a reminder of humanity’s vulnerability—without decisive action, we edge even closer to global catastrophe.