The new year has already brought increased tensions in the Middle East, a deadly viral outbreak, and more climate change warnings.
While the scientists did offer some hope that the Doomsday Clock could move away from catastrophe, they said it was reliant on world leaders channelling their"wise" predecessors who"acted under pressure from informed and engaged citizens around the world".
this week to dismiss those calling for more action on climate change as"perennial prophets of doom" and"heirs of yesterday's foolish fortune tellers".Earlier this month, Mr Trump traded hostile rhetoric and missile strikes withWith both sides on high alert, a'This is not a time for pessimism'
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