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By Ben Aris in Berlin China is adding renewable energy capacity faster than any other country in the world, and is approaching peak emissions, even if it remains heavily dependent on coal-fired power stations to power its economy. China’s rapid adoption of clean energy positions the country to surpass its goal of reaching peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030, Capital Economics said in a paper. However, the initial pace of decline is expected to be slow, as significant emissions reductions in other key sectors will take time to materialise. Faster progress in lowering emissions is anticipa…