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Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) vs US Energy Use per Capita
Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) and US Energy Use per Capita correlate at r = +0.60 over 47 years (1979–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.16. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.60 to 0.16 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- +0.60
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 47 (1979–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.38 to 0.76
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.16
Sources
- Arctic Sea Ice Extent (September) (million km²): NSIDC. Mean Arctic sea ice extent in September, the yearly minimum (NSIDC Sea Ice Index).
- US Energy Use per Capita (kWh): Our World in Data. US Energy Use per Capita (Our World in Data: Total energy supply).
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