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US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US GDP per Capita
US CO₂ Emissions per Capita and US GDP per Capita correlate at r = -0.91 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = -0.44. Interpret with caution.
Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from -0.91 to -0.44 once the trend is removed.
- Pearson r
- -0.91
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.94 to -0.84
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.44
Sources
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (tonnes): World Bank. US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (World Bank indicator EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5).
- US GDP per Capita (USD): World Bank. US GDP per Capita (World Bank indicator NY.GDP.PCAP.CD).
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