The Last Days of Planet Earth
Exploring prophecy, history, science and the signs of our times.
Our World at a Glance
Doomsday Clock
Official 2026 setting
A symbolic assessment of global risk.
Source checked: 13 October 2026
What does this mean?
The Bulletin’s Science and Security Board sets the clock as a warning about human-made global threats. It is not a countdown or a prediction of when catastrophe will occur.
Climate Indicator
+1.38°CAbove the 1951–1980 average
September 2026 · Monthly global temperature anomaly
Data checked: 13 October 2026
Explore the climate data
This compares the latest available month with the same month’s 1951–1980 average. It measures temperature change, not the planet’s absolute temperature. A single month does not establish long-term warming or a breach of the Paris Agreement threshold.
The gauge spans −0.5°C to +2°C relative to this baseline; it is not a percentage risk score. Older readings remain visible if a source check fails.
Sources checked daily when the site runs its scheduled tasks. Readings change when new source data is available.
Understanding the Indicators
What does 85 seconds to midnight mean? Read our guide to the Doomsday Clock.
How should you read the climate meter? Explore what the temperature numbers tell us.
Explore the interactive timeline: Humanity’s Long History of Predicting the End.
Welcome to The Last Days of Planet Earth
Explore the events, prophecies, discoveries and questions that have shaped humanity’s understanding of our past, our present and what may lie ahead.
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Explore today’s risks, investigate the evidence, or examine prophecy in its historical context.
Explore the Signs of Our Times
From ancient prophecy to events unfolding in the modern world, explore the themes and questions at the heart of The Last Days of Planet Earth.
Prophecy
Ancient words. Enduring questions.
History & Mysteries
Uncovering the stories history left behind.
Science & Signs
Understanding the world around us.
World Events
A World in Conflict: Understanding Today’s Wars
A dated overview of major conflicts, their humanitarian consequences and the risks that reach beyond national borders.
Recent Posts
The latest articles and investigations from The Last Days of Planet Earth.
- The Hidden Energy Cost of Artificial Intelligence
AI feels weightless on screen, but its electricity, water and infrastructure demands are real. What do the latest figures tell us—and who should bear the costs? - The Corporate Monetisation of Free Speech
Free speech may still be free to produce. Increasingly, distribution is not. On 12 October 2026, while trying to share a new science article … Read more - El Niño: The Pacific Climate Cycle That Can Change Weather Around the World
El Niño begins in the tropical Pacific, but its effects can reach across the planet. We examine how ENSO works, what it can and cannot cause, and why the powerful 2026 event matters. - America First, A More Divided World? The Global Consequences of Trump’s Foreign Policy
From Iran and Russian diesel to Ukraine, NATO, Europe and China, Donald Trump’s foreign policy raises a larger question: can policies intended to strengthen America ultimately reduce its influence and increase global instability? - The Carrington Event: What Happens When the Sun Attacks Earth?
In 1859, a solar storm sent electrical currents surging through telegraph systems around the world. What would happen if a storm of similar magnitude struck our technology-dependent civilisation today? - Watch: How Propaganda WorksOur World at a Glance Doomsday Clock XIIIIIVIIX 85seconds to midnightOfficial 2026 setting A symbolic assessment of global risk. Source: Bulletin of the Atomic … Read more
Featured Explorations
Discover the latest articles, investigations and ideas exploring prophecy, history, science and the changing world around us.
The Prophecies That Shaped History
From ancient predictions to modern interpretations, explore the prophecies that have influenced belief, history and our understanding of the future.
Across centuries, prophecies have influenced rulers, nations and ordinary people. Discover the predictions that left their mark on history — and why they still fascinate us today.
Lost Civilizations: What the Evidence Reveals
Explore the discoveries, lost places and unanswered questions that continue to challenge what we think we know about the past.
Buried cities, forgotten civilizations and unexplained discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of the ancient world. Explore the mysteries history left behind.
Signs in the Heavens and Earth
From unusual events in the sky to changes across our planet, explore the scientific discoveries and natural phenomena that continue to raise questions about the world around us.
From the movements of the heavens to powerful forces shaping our planet, science continues to reveal extraordinary signs in the world around us.
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