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.
Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Forty years on from the world’s worst nuclear explosion at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, BBC World Service examines what led to one of the most catastrophic man-made environmental disasters in history.
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The resurgence of nuclear power: Navigating insurance and legal frameworks in a growing industry Text
Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Nuclear power is experiencing a remarkable resurgence globally. This is driven by urgent climate goals, energy security concerns, and technological innovation. In this context, industry specialists convened at Marsh’s recent Nuclear Insurance Symposium in London to examine the changing risk environment. This is a summary of the session focused on the complex legal frameworks governing nuclear liability.
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Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Key insights every natural resources sector leader should know about nuclear energy.
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Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Designing and building these ground-breaking nuclear facilities made the site the birthplace of the country’s civil nuclear industry. But today, its people and supply chain partners have a different challenge – how do we safely decommission these legacy facilities? And how can we do it in such a way that others can learn and benefit from our work?
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Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
Nuclear power currently provides roughly 30% of the world’s low-carbon electricity and is the second-largest source of low-carbon power after hydropower. Yet, it is one of the most challenging and divisive energy sources.
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Friday Reading Edition 291 (1st May 2026)
The April 1986 accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant remains a defining moment in the history of nuclear energy. The lessons of this tragedy are interwoven with a recurrent theme: namely, the importance of international cooperation. The major impacts of Chernobyl fall into three categories: the physical impacts, in terms of health and environmental effects; the psychological and social impacts on the affected populations; and the influence of the accident on the nuclear industry worldwide.
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