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Atmospheric Methane (global) vs US Fertility Rate
Atmospheric Methane (global) and US Fertility Rate correlate at r = -0.61 over 40 years (1984–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.15. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.61 to -0.15 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.61
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 40 (1984–2023)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.78 to -0.37
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.15
Sources
- Atmospheric Methane (global) (ppb): NOAA GML. Global annual mean atmospheric methane from marine surface sites (NOAA GML).
- US Fertility Rate (children per woman): Our World in Data. US Fertility Rate (Our World in Data: Total fertility rate).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.