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US Coal Consumption vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
US Coal Consumption and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = +0.34 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 0.010. With the time trend removed, r = +0.77. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.010) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.77). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.34
- p-value
- 0.010
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.09 to 0.56
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.77
Sources
- US Coal Consumption (TWh): Our World in Data. US Coal Consumption (Our World in Data: Coal).
- 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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- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Population Aged 65+ (r = -0.94)
- US Federal Debt Outstanding vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = -0.94)
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Health Expenditure (r = -0.93)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.