The Doomsday Clock has been stuck at five minutes until midnight since 2012 according to The Science and Security Board of the Bulleting of Atomic Scientists The International Business Times reported Monday.
The time on the clock was wound to 17 minutes until midnight in 1991, marking the most time since it was established The Times reported.
This was due to the United States and Russia Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty The Times reported. The agreement decreased the amount of nuclear weapons both nations sent out.
The clock said 11:58 p.m. in 1953, marking the closest time since it came to be The Times reported. The U.S. wanted to create a hydrogen bomb, and evaluate it.
"As always, new technologies hold the promise of doing great good, supplying new sources of clean energy, curing disease, and otherwise enhancing our lives," the board said according to The Times. "From experience, however, we also know that new technologies can be used to diminish humanity and destroy societies," the board said according to The Times. "We can manage our technology, or become victims of it. The choice is ours, and the Clock is ticking." The board said according to The Times.
"The hands of the Clock of Doom have moved again," the board announced at the time The Times reported. "Only a few more swings of the pendulum, and, from Moscow to Chicago, atomic explosions will strike midnight for Western civilization," the board said according to The Times.
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists or written work researchers that were involved on the atomic bomb began created the clock in 1947 The Times reported.
"The science on climate change is clear, and many people around the world already are suffering from destructive storms, water and food insecurity, and extreme temperatures," the board said according to The Times. "It is no longer possible to prevent all climate change, but you can limit further suffering -- if you act now," the board said according to The Times.
