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US Oil Consumption vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
US Oil Consumption and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = -0.08 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 0.574. With the time trend removed, r = +0.86. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 55, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.574). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- -0.08
- p-value
- 0.574
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.34 to 0.19
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.86
Sources
- US Oil Consumption (TWh): Our World in Data. US Oil Consumption (Our World in Data: Oil).
- 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)
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- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Health Expenditure (r = -0.93)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.