Adjustment to 89 seconds before midnight reflects global threats, including nuclear risks and climate crisis
O, known as the “final judgment clock”, which symbolizes the proximity of humanity of the destruction itself, was adjusted to 89 seconds before midnight. Is the closest to the global catastrophe point In 78 years of history.
The announcement was made by this 3rd (28.jan.2025). Scientists highlight increasing existential risks, including nuclear threats, AI (artificial intelligence), infectious diseases and conflicts in regions such as Ukraine and Middle East.
A sasb (Science and Security Board) do Bulletin of the Atomic Scientistswith the collaboration of 9 Laureates with the Nobel Prize, is responsible for determining the clock.
The climate crisis is indicated as another critical factor. Robert H. Socolow, professor at (USA) and one of the SASB members, defended the importance of renewable energy matrices.
“2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. Extreme climate and other climate events, [como] Floods, tropical cyclones, extreme heat, dry and forest fires, devastated societies, rich and poor, as well as ecosystems around the world, ” these.
According to Socolow, “Investments to adapt to climate change and reduce fossil fuel emissions were far below what is needed to avoid the worst impacts.”
