Motion · S5M-23996 · 27 Jan 2021
Doomsday Clock Set to 100 Seconds to Midnight
The motion
That the Parliament notes the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board decision to set the Doomsday Clock to 100 seconds to midnight; understands that this means the clock will remain as close as it has ever been to midnight; recognises the organisation's belief that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that governments and international organisations are unprepared to deal with the “civilisation-ending” threats of climate change; supports the organisation’s call for the complete elimination of nuclear arsenals, and hopes that the scientists' warnings are heeded and that governments across the world take the steps necessary to move the clock further from midnight.
Supporters (9)
- Ross Greer Scottish Green Party 28 Jan 2021
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 28 Jan 2021
- Bill Kidd 28 Jan 2021
- Richard Lyle 28 Jan 2021
- Mark McDonald 28 Jan 2021
- Andy Wightman 28 Jan 2021
- John Finnie 2 Feb 2021
- Ruth Maguire 10 Feb 2021
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 18 Mar 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.