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US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Energy Use per Capita

US CO₂ Emissions per Capita and US Energy Use per Capita correlate at r = +0.93 over 60 years (1965–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.98. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.98). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.93
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
60 (1965–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.88 to 0.96
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.98

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