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US Natural Gas Consumption vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
US Natural Gas Consumption and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = -0.81 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.33. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.81 to -0.33 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.81
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.89 to -0.70
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.33
Sources
- US Natural Gas Consumption (TWh): Our World in Data. US Natural Gas Consumption (Our World in Data: Gas).
- 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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- Atmospheric Methane (global) vs US Natural Gas Consumption (r = +0.98)
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = +0.97)
- US Renewable Energy Share vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = -0.97)
- US Wind Power Generation vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = -0.95)
- US Natural Gas Consumption vs US Federal Debt Outstanding (r = +0.94)
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Population Aged 65+ (r = -0.94)
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