Opposition in Russia • What should Groningen look like? • Dimming the sun with technology

AFPZhanna Nemtsova

Opposition in Russia: where is the anti-Putin voice

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi are meeting in Moscow. It’s unclear what exactly the two will be talking about. The United States has warned Beijing not to provide material support to the Russian army. China denies providing military support to Russia. Tonight we speak to journalist and activist Zhanna Nemtsova, the daughter of murdered Kremlin opponent Boris Nemtsov, the Russian opposition leader who was assassinated in 2015. What about the opposition in Russia?

Groningen showroom of houses from catalogue?

The earthquakes in Groningen have caused a lot of stress and suffering for the inhabitants. And after 12 years, the problems are still not solved. The parliamentary inquiry into the role of all the authorities involved will be released on Friday. Meanwhile, many Groningen residents are worried about their atmospheric villages. Many authentic houses and farms need to be rebuilt. They are afraid that their province will turn into a large vinex district. Chief Government Architect Francesco Veenstra is a guest.

Do weather balloons fix climate change?

Luke Isemans, co-founder of a Mexico-based start-up called Make Sunsets, has taken a controversial approach to global warming. With large weather balloons filled with chemicals, he obscures the sun a bit. The technique, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, mimics the impact of volcanoes. But not everyone is thrilled. Some experts fear the technique could set a dangerous precedent for countries or private companies to interfere with the planet’s atmosphere.

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