Current nuclear risk is heightened by North Korea's rejection of non-proliferation treaties, ongoing modernization of nuclear arsenals, and geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel.
Today's climate risk is high due to accelerating sea level rise, record low Antarctic sea ice, and increased extreme weather events linked to climate change.
Today's pandemic risk is moderate due to ongoing challenges with COVID-19, flu, and hantavirus outbreaks, compounded by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.