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London Average Temperature vs US Energy Use per Capita

London Average Temperature and US Energy Use per Capita correlate at r = -0.29 over 61 years (1965–2025), p = 0.025. With the time trend removed, r = -0.04. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.025) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.04). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.29
p-value
0.025
Years compared (n)
61 (1965–2025)
95% confidence interval
-0.50 to -0.04
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.04

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