How The Doomsday Clock Measures The Risks Of Climate Change

The Doomsday Clock symbolizes how close humanity is to catastrophic destruction due to our own technologies. Initially focused on nuclear war, it now also considers climate change risks. The clock's updates reflect both environmental threats and societal responses. Actions like the Paris Agreement have temporarily moved the clock back, while setbacks like the US withdrawal from the agreement have pushed it closer to midnight. Currently, the clock is at 100 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, highlighting the urgent need for political and social action to address climate change.

What was the initial focus of the Doomsday Clock when it was first introduced?

• Nuclear war

• Climate change

• Pandemics

• Economic collapse

Since 2007, what additional risk has the Doomsday Clock measured?

• Global pandemics

• Catastrophic climate change

• Cybersecurity threats

• Economic instability

How did the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2016 affect the Doomsday Clock?

• It reset the clock to its original position

• It symbolically bought more time

• It had no effect on the clock

• It moved the clock closer to midnight

What was the impact on the Doomsday Clock when the US announced plans to step back from the Paris Agreement?

• The clock moved further from midnight

• The clock ticked closer to midnight

• The clock was reset

• The clock remained unchanged

What are considered the most important societal responses to turn back the Doomsday Clock?

• Political and social actions

• Economic reforms

• Technological advancements

• Military interventions