ClimateWire: China could peak its carbon emissions a decade earlier than it promised as part of last year's global climate deal, according to a new analysis by an influential Chinese think tank.
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' (CASS) "World Energy China Outlook 2016" found that under one scenario, the world's largest emitter would likely peak its CO2 emissions in or around 2020 if the country takes recommended steps to decarbonize.
Another scenario that CASS said reflects existing policies showed...