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US Electricity Generation vs US Meat Consumption per Person

US Electricity Generation and US Meat Consumption per Person correlate at r = +0.67 over 39 years (1985–2023), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.64. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.64). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.67
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
39 (1985–2023)
95% confidence interval
0.46 to 0.82
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.64

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