This year humanity has become even more closer to a global catastrophe: the Doomsday Clock hands have been moved to 89 seconds before midnight.
URA-Inform reports this with reference to the Telegram channel “War News”.
The above is a record short time, reflecting the level of global risks. This opinion was expressed by the head of the science and security board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Daniel Holtz.
The Doomsday Clock was created in 1947 as a symbolic indicator of the probability of a global cataclysm . In recent years, the situation in the world has become increasingly tense due to nuclear threats, climate change and political instability.
This year, the decision to move the clocks was influenced by such factors as the increase in the world's nuclear arsenal, the escalation of conflicts between major powers and the deteriorating environmental situation. The pandemic and its consequences also played an important role.
According to experts, the world community must urgently take measures to reduce the risks. Among the priorities are arms control, coordination of efforts to combat climate change and strengthening international cooperation.
While the Doomsday Clock is not a real mechanism, its importance cannot be overstated. It reminds us of the importance of action aimed at ensuring security and stability.
Meanwhile, Lukashenko voiced a forecast about the end of the war in Ukraine.
