In brief | 3 March ‘26

Bloomberg: As Iran crisis upends oil and gas, clean energy gets complicated

Higher fossil fuel prices could make green alternatives more attractive, but harder to deploy.

Euronews: European gas prices jump by as much as 45% as Qatar stops LNG production

European natural gas prices surged on Monday (2 March) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East caused Qatar to stop LNG production at the world’s top plant.

Reuters: Rare Earths Norway says estimate of deposit, biggest in Europe, jumps 81%

An estimate of the mineral resources at a mine being developed by Rare Earths Norway, Europe's largest rare ​earth project, has soared by 81 percent since the last ‌evaluation two years ago, the privately held firm said.

Table.Briefings: IAA leak: Steel designated as strategic – But not AI

In the new Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) draft, EU steel has been designated a strategic sector, while AI and semiconductors lose this status.

New Climate Institute: Policy Brief: Article 6's role in the German and European 2040 climate target

Five percent use of carbon credits would allow the EU to emit up to 50 percent more in 2040, compared to a scenario without use of credits.

EEA: Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues

Publication covers the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issues, as well as opportunities for action – including the positive effects of nature-based solutions on mental wellbeing.