Stories for September 15th 2022

Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:28 UTC
Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection

This year, we celebrate 35 years of the Vienna Convention and 35 years of global ozone layer protection. Life on Earth would not be possible without sunlight. But the energy emanating from the sun would be too much for life on Earth to thrive were it not for the ozone layer. This stratospheric layer shields Earth from most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. Sunlight makes life possible, but the ozone layer makes life as we know it possible.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Patagonia turns green and a climate-focused trust, “Earth is our only shareholder”

Patagonia garments, a family owned company started half a century ago, has decided that instead of going public it will be “going purpose”, this means dedicating all profits from the company to projects and organizations that will protect wild land and biodiversity and fight the climate crisis.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:22 UTC
EU Court confirms antitrust ruling against Google, and a fine of €4.125 billion

The European Union’s General Court on Wednesday confirmed an antitrust ruling against Google’s for dominance of its search engine, but reduced the fine to 4.125 billion Euros (US$ 4.12 billion) from 4.34 billion Euros.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Fuel prices help tame, slightly, UK August inflation but food prices keep soaring

The United Kingdom consumer price index rose 9.9% annually in August, compared to 10,1% in July, according to estimates published on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics, below a consensus forecast of 10.2%, but food prices continued to rise at its fastest pace since 2008.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Falklands to join UK Moment of Reflection on Queen Elizabeth, next Sunday

The Falkland Islands' Government in addition to the national two minute’s silence to be held at 11am on Monday 19th September, is inviting the public to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Peru has yet again a new Foreign Minister

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Terrones Wednesday swore in Cèsar Landa once again as Foreign Minister, following Miguel Rodríguez's resignation last week.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 08:37 UTC
Fourth suspect arrested in connection with CFK case

Argentine authorities have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), it was reported Wednesday in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 08:29 UTC
WHO sees end of COVID-19 pandemic nearing

World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was “within reach,” after promising figures were released.