Doomsday Clock 2017 — 2.5 minutes to Midnight

In 2017, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock to 2.5 minutes to midnight. Rise of nationalism worldwide, US President's comments about nuclear weapons, and climate change denial.

Why the Clock Was Set to 2.5 minutes in 2017

Reason: Trump administration. Rise of nationalism worldwide, US President's comments about nuclear weapons, and climate change denial.

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