Doooomsday

Created in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the Doomsday Clock has been adjusted only 18 times prior to January 14, 2010, most recently in January 2007 and February 2002 after the events of 9/11. By moving the hand of the Clock away from midnight–the figurative end of civilization–the BAS Board of Directors is drawing attention to encouraging signs of progress. At the same time, the small increment of the change reflects both the threats that remain around the globe and the danger that governments may fail to deliver on pledged actions on reducing nuclear weapons and mitigating climate change.