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Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = -0.91 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.68. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.68). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.91
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.95 to -0.85
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.68
Sources
- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) (ppm): NOAA GML. Annual mean atmospheric carbon dioxide measured at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii (NOAA GML).
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (tonnes): World Bank. US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (World Bank indicator EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5).
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- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs US Population (r = +0.99)
- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs US GDP (current US$) (r = +0.98)
- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs US Cereal Yield (r = +0.98)
- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs Atmospheric Methane (global) (r = +0.98)
- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs US Adult Obesity (r = +0.98)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.