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Sydney Average Temperature vs US Oil Consumption

Sydney Average Temperature and US Oil Consumption correlate at r = +0.42 over 61 years (1965–2025), p = 7.7e-4. With the time trend removed, r = +0.06. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 7.7e-4) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.06). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.42
p-value
7.7e-4
Years compared (n)
61 (1965–2025)
95% confidence interval
0.19 to 0.61
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.06

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