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Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.

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Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance Text
World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 25th March 2026
Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
WMO’s State of the Global Climate report 2025 confirms that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11-years on record. These rapid and large-scale changes have occurred within a few decades but will have harmful repercussions for hundreds – and potentially thousands – of years.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Environment, Climate Change
Super El Niño' could push global temperatures to unprecedented highs, forecasters say Text
Live Science, 16th March 2026
Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Environment, Climate Change
Five tips for making the most of El Niño and La Niña forecasts Text
WTW, 17th June 2025
Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
One of the world’s leading experts shares how to gain the greatest advantage from look-ahead forecasts of El Niño and La Niña that meteorological agencies now routinely provide months in advance.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Environment, Climate Change
Changing climates: the heat is (still) on Text
Swiss Re, 28th February 2024
Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
Rising temperatures bring physical repercussions including more intense hazards. Understanding how natural perils shape the risk landscape is critical to advancing global preparedness for climate change. 2023 and 2024 were the top two warmest years on record by a substantial margin, with El Niño also having an impact.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Environment, Climate Change
El Niño and the Storm Brewing in Supply Chains Text
Aon, 3rd August 2023
Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
El Niño has created challenges for the global supply chain, including risks for transportation and logistics. As disruptive weather and climate events persist, vulnerable industries will need to rethink their supply chain strategies to maintain resilience.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Environment, Climate Change, Supply Chain
What are El Niño and La Niña? Text
Met Office
Friday Reading Edition 286 (27th March 2026)
El Niño and La Niña are terms which describe the biggest fluctuation in the Earth's climate system and can have consequences across the globe.
Categories:
ESG
Keywords:
Environment, Climate Change