Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists made the annual announcement — which rates how close humanity is from ending — citing threats that include climate change, proliferation of nuclear weapons, instability in the Middle East, the threat of pandemics and incorporation of artificial intelligence in military operations.

Starting in 1947, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists used a clock to symbolize the potential of people doing something to end humanity.{ai:summary}<p>The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved its "Doomsday Clock" to 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been. This decision reflects growing concerns over climate change, nuclear proliferation, Middle East instability, pandemics, and the military use of artificial intelligence. </p><p>The group emphasizes that humanity is facing unprecedented threats that could lead to catastrophic consequences. #science</p>

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war and pandemics

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