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US Solar Energy Consumption vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
US Solar Energy Consumption and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = -0.80 over 42 years (1983–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.57. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.57). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.80
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 42 (1983–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.89 to -0.66
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.57
Sources
- US Solar Energy Consumption (TWh): Our World in Data. US Solar Energy Consumption (Our World in Data: Solar).
- 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 CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = +0.97)
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- US Wind Power Generation vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = -0.95)
- US Solar Energy Consumption vs US R&D Expenditure (r = +0.94)
- 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)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.