2013 TV135: Critical Juncture Headed Our Way

A team of Ukranian astronomers have discovered a massive asteroid that poses a real threat of hitting the earth in August 2032. It has made it on to NASA's "Space Danger List" and is the second asteroid ever to make it to the top of the list.

Though it is yet unclear wether the asteroid will hit the earth or not, should it hit it would likely become a critical juncture of massive proportions as it would release enough energy to destroy a state like New York and change the global climate which would doubtless necessitate institutions across the planet to change rapidly in order for their survival.