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philliumm t1_j3xw7sr wrote

Correlation is not causation, bub. That's about on par with inflation, for what it's worth

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drdanagram OP t1_j3xyh40 wrote

That's why I ask.

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philliumm t1_j3y6wss wrote

Yep, you could graph the rising cost of electricity against the US cheese consumption per capita (up 22% from 2010 to 2021) and it would tell a whole different story...

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philliumm t1_j3y7rm3 wrote

https://preview.redd.it/o4x97bq41jba1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=67fceed67267ea1bb453f2bbe1d0f72dc0c0727d

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lol1231yahoocom t1_j3y9zyq wrote

Wait, if we eat less cheese our energy costs will go down?

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PLS-Surveyor-US t1_j3yynbi wrote

Nacho sure about that. Munster be all the rage if you are right. Brie right back with a few more.

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philliumm t1_j3y9c6g wrote

It's worth to note: they're most likely using California because the cost is rising dramatically enough to meet their needs for FUD as you identify (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt, had to look that up, thank you). Nationally, and adjusted for inflation, the cost of electricity is quite level.

https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/electricity-prices-adjusted-for-inflation/

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drdanagram OP t1_j3ylph5 wrote

We're living through dramatic inflation, so I suppose that just opens an new can of worms, but that's a reasoned response-- Is there any way to bring down the cost of electricity without a new world order?

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