Electricity production is a reasonable proxy for standard of living.

The UK produces less electricity now than it did in 1970.

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Oct 13, 2026 · 6:54 PM UTC

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@JohnDCook Not that it's against your point, but hasn't per capita energy use been going down in developed countries since the 70's or did that change at some point?
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