Erstellt am: 10. 7. 2013 - 13:32 Uhr

"Not one of us has the right to be neutral"

Reality Check: Alexei Navalny trial, the importance of trees.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in court in Kirov on corruption charges, with a verdict expected next week. The chances of an caquittal are slim, but his impassioned closing speech to the court, in which he said "Not one of us has the right to be neutral" is having an impact.

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Navalny's passionate oratory in court has been widely covered on the blogosphere

Even if he is convicted, he is still expected to run for the office of Mayor of Moscow. Charles Maynes profiles the anti-Kremlin blogger and what he stands for.

The importance of trees

Jim Robbins tells Chris Cummins why he has become devoted to saving the trees of Montana, and the trees of the world.

He also explains why we should all join his crusade for a happier and healthier life - with the help of trees.

Jim Robbins' talk "Much more than shade and fresh air" at TEDxRio+20

His latest book is "The Man who Planted Trees".

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