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The Doomsday Clock, a symbol of the world's proximity to global extinction, remains at 90 seconds to midnight.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says world leaders are keeping humanity on the path to Armageddon

The panel of international scientists said that current trends continue to point to "global catastrophe" as of January 2024.

Emerging threats compound the ongoing struggles with climate change, the brutal war in Ukraine, rampant disinformation and a nuclear arms race on the verge of escalating.

Listen to the second episode of the NEVER podcast - Ok, Doomer! In this episode, we explore nuclear war, the first man-made existential risk. Featuring an introduction to the topic, disarmament versus deterrence, how governments have dealt with issues such as proliferation, and how they should respond to them in future.

A new nuclear arms race, the Ukraine war and climate change were all factors considered, say scientists.

The Doomsday Clock that has been ticking for 77 years is no ordinary clock — it attempts to gauge how close humanity is to destroying the world.

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A new nuclear arms race, the Ukraine war and climate change were all factors considered, say scientists.

Wars, AI, worsening climate change cited as factors driving risk of global catastrophe