'Doomsday Clock' advances to 85 seconds till midnight

Описание: Earth is closer than it's ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the U.S. and other countries become “increasingly aggressive, adversarial, and nationalistic,” a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds till midnight.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists cited risks of nuclear war, climate change, potential misuse of biotechnology and the incorporation of artificial intelligence in military operations as it made the annual announcement, which rates how close humanity is from ending.

Alexandra Bell, CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, elaborated on the concerns as they revealed the "Doomsday Clock."

" Every second counts, and we are running out of time. It is a hard truth, but this is our reality. It is now 85 seconds to midnight. This is the closest humanity has ever been to midnight," said Bell.

Last year, the clock advanced to 89 seconds to midnight.

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