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Sydney Average Temperature vs US Meat Consumption per Person

Sydney Average Temperature and US Meat Consumption per Person correlate at r = +0.46 over 63 years (1961–2023), p = 1.7e-4. With the time trend removed, r = -0.11. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 1.7e-4) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.11). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.46
p-value
1.7e-4
Years compared (n)
63 (1961–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.24 to 0.63
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.11

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