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#CambridgeZero A bold response to climate change, harnessing Cambridge University's research and policy expertise to build a zero-carbon future. Led by @eshuck.bsky.social

Today, we welcomed His Majesty King Charles III for the formal opening of the New Whittle Laboratory. The £58m facility will accelerate innovation in aerospace, energy and defence, helping develop and deploy new technologies at record pace. Read more about today's event: https://bit.ly/4yrt8EZ

This image shows a group of four individuals, including King Charles III, engaged in conversation in front of an aircraft engine display. The King is wearing a light suit with a patterned tie. Another is in a dark suit with a striped tie. The setting appears to be a technical or industrial environment.A group of people seen outdoors engaging in conversation. King Charles III, wearing a light-coloured suit, is shaking hands with Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice in a grey-checked outfit. They are surrounded by others in formal attire. There is greenery and a road in the background.A large aircraft engine is on display in a modern, industrial setting. King Charles III and Professor Rob Miller are walking and talking near the engine. The space includes metal structures and a spiral staircase in the background.Two individuals stand beside a plaque at the University of Cambridge's New Whittle Laboratory. King Charles III is unveiling the plaque, while Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice looks on. The plaque commemorates a visit to the laboratory.

The New Whittle Laboratory officially opens today, marking a major milestone in Cambridge’s mission to accelerate innovation in aerospace, energy and defence. The £58 million facility aims to transform how new technologies are developed and tested. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4vH48Xz

✔️ 9 days to go! 🌿 Looking for practical ways to get involved in climate action? Meet local organisations, learn how to support pollinators, try an upcycling workshop, join an early morning birdwatch, and discover community action in Cambridge. 📅 Sat 18 July 🎟️ Free: https://bit.ly/3QPchee

Programme schedule with various community-focused sessions, including Transition Cambridge, On the Verge Cambridge, and Greenpeace. Each session has a description and an icon related to its theme. Background features a gradient of blue and green with circular images highlighting themes like nature and community activities.

📢 Cambridge Climate & Nature Research Showcase kicks off today! Researchers from the University of Cambridge come together for talks, posters & discussion. Opening remarks from Prof Sir John Aston & Prof Emily Shuckburgh, followed by tonight’s lecture by Prof Jemilah Mahmood.

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🌍Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the challenge is no longer ambition - it’s implementation. 🗞️New from Cambridge Zero: reflections on climate diplomacy, accountability, and the future of international cooperation on climate action. 🔗bit.ly/4v0uEeL

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Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎂 A legendary broadcaster, natural historian and Clare College alumnus whose voice has inspired generations worldwide for decades. Thank you for a century of curiosity, wonder and unwavering dedication to life on earth.