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US Coal Consumption vs US Gross Savings

US Coal Consumption and US Gross Savings correlate at r = -0.27 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 0.046. With the time trend removed, r = -0.37. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.046) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.37). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.27
p-value
0.046
Years compared (n)
55 (1970–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.50 to -0.01
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.37

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