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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Naveed Qamar said on Sunday that it remained to be seen how incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan's views would factor into the ongoing talks between the PTI and the government. He said the approval of political parties' top leadership was always essential for negotiations. "At some point, the top leadership has to approve of the developments of the negotiations, so their input is always there," Qamar said. When asked how the government would seek input from Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, Qamar responded that it would need to determine how to accommodate Imran's opinions in the process. Speaking to a private news channel, Qamar also dismissed PTI's claims that discussions were underway to move Imran to house arrest at Adiala Jail. "No such thing was revealed to us. You can hear all kinds of things from the PTI," he said. His comments followed a statement by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah, who asserted that if the leaders of the three major political parties—PTI, PML-N, and PPP—sat together for talks, the longstanding national crises could be resolved within 70 days. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif proposed the idea of a new social contract, saying that all major "power centres," including the army, judiciary, and bureaucracy, should participate in negotiations to address the country's challenges. Separately, PTI central leader Lal Chand Malhi released a video message stating that former premier Imran Khan had reiterated his call for a civil disobedience movement. COMMENTS Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our

Ammonia, a key ingredient in synthetic fertilizers, is critical in global agriculture, supporting billions of people. However, its production contributes significantly to carbon emissions, prompting urgent calls for greener alternatives. The traditional process of making ammonia involves nitrogen and hydrogen, with hydrogen typically sourced from natural gas. Environmental engineer Aurelian Istrate states, “Natural gas contains both carbon and hydrogen, but only hydrogen is needed for ammonia. This means that a lot of carbon is released during production.” The carbon footprint from traditional ammonia production is a pressing concern in the fight against climate change. Sustainable solution One promising solution lies in hydrogen production through electrolysis powered by renewable energy. However, Istrate notes that this method remains expensive and not widely adopted, leaving most ammonia produced through conventional means. In his research, Istrate proposes an innovative alternative: using biomethane instead of natural gas in ammonia production. Biomethane, derived from biomass such as food waste and agricultural residues, has the same chemical structure as natural gas (CH4) but with a significant difference – it is a renewable resource. When biomethane is used, the carbon dioxide released during combustion was recently captured from the atmosphere during biomass growth through photosynthesis. “This achieves a balance,” Istrate explains. In contrast, burning natural gas releases CO2 stored underground for millions of years, adding extra carbon to the atmosphere. Istrate further emphasizes the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to mitigate ammonia production’s environmental impacts. “If instead of emitting this carbon, you capture and store it permanently, you can work towards net-zero emissions or even carbon negativity,” he says. This means that ammonia production could offset more CO2 than it emits. Net-zero Ammonia One of the advantages of using biomethane is that it aligns well with existing ammonia production technologies. Istrate points out that the separation of CO2 is integral to biomethane and ammonia production processes, meaning no new technologies are needed for carbon capture. In his comparative research, Istrate evaluates three ammonia production methods: conventional processes, electrolysis, and biomethane-based production. His findings reveal that using biomethane alongside CCS can produce carbon-negative ammonia. He also delves into a more pragmatic approach, investigating a scenario where natural gas is blended with biomethane. To achieve carbon neutrality, Istrate discovered that a mix of 44% biomethane and 56% natural gas, combined with carbon capture, would be required. Economically, biomethane stands out as a competitive option, particularly in the current landscape influenced by high gas prices due to geopolitical tensions like the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This situation and the cost and inefficiency of alternatives like Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) position biomethane as a more viable solution. “You don’t need complex technology like DACCS,” Istrate asserts. “Often, there are simpler solutions that can have an immediate impact.” Introducing biomethane into ammonia production is one such solution that could significantly lower carbon emissions in the agricultural sector while ensuring a sustainable supply of fertilizers. As the world grapples with climate change, innovations like biomethane represent hopeful pathways towards a greener future in ammonia production, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and aligning agriculture with environmental sustainability.Smith's career-high 205 yards rushing carries San Diego past Morehead State 37-14Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank is preparing for a future that looks more uncertain and more prone to shocks. In a speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, he said Monday structural changes are underway in the world including demographic shifts, technological changes, decarbonization and a move away from globalization. “We need to use the pandemic experience to prepare for future crises,” Macklem said in a prepared text of his speech. To that end, Macklem says the Bank of Canada is working to learn what it can from how the economy reacted to the pandemic and in its aftermath. The Bank of Canada is conducting a review of the policy actions it took to restore financial stability and support the economy during the pandemic that it plans to publish along with an assessment of an independent panel of experts. Macklem said the spike in inflation in 2022 was a reminder that even though inflation was relatively low and stable for 30 years leading up to the pandemic, central banks cannot take public trust for granted. “All of a sudden, people couldn’t afford the things they need. And while inflation is low once again, many prices are still a lot higher than they were before the pandemic. So people feel ripped off. And that erodes public trust in our economic system,” he said in his speech. The Bank of Canada has cut its key policy interest rate five times this year including last week when it reduced the benchmark by a half a percentage point to 3.25 per cent. Macklem says the bank will be evaluating the need for further reductions in the policy rate one decision at a time and anticipates a more gradual approach to monetary policy if the economy evolves as expected. Statistics Canada reported last month that the annual inflation rate was two per cent in Ontario, hitting the Bank of Canada’s target. The speech by Macklem came ahead of the release of the November inflation report on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2024. The Canadian PressChina’s Factories Seek to Trump-Proof Business by Going Global