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pre-WW1 what? Source?

US CO2 emissions peaked in 2007 at 6.1B tonnes and is currently estimated around 4.9B tonnes. In 1914 it was 1.5B tonnes.

Per capita they are correct. Lots of coal burnt inefficiently for heating houses perhaps.

To be honest there are a few red flags in the comment we've replied to if you know what I mean