There actually is a local minimum in October around that region compared to the warmth nearby. However, this cold blob is more visible in long-term trend maps that smooth out the interannual variability like that is present in a noisy one-month view (e.g., just looking at October 2025 alone).

That end goal would be for the “common good”, right? In fact I can’t think of an example of an ethical end goal without the word “common”, can you?

I don’t want any #algorithm or #platform to meddle with the condition of my #brain!

Let’s focus on “troll” first and “foreign” much later. I am foreign, but can hardly be described as “ #troll”. And not just US politics are targeted, which renders the term “ #foreign” even less appropriate.

If the energy used is as recyclable as the food, that is!

No cold blob in northern Atlantic! Trend or noise?

Oh no!

Lost in translation.

I don’t think we will find much common ground here. Peace!

As goes atmospheric CO2 concentration. Faster than ever. No reason for optimism yet.

True! Sadly so.

Also: protection against predators and guidance to green pastures, right?

No, the GOOD shepherd is someone the others trust so much (with reason) that they are willing to follow her or him! I think the word “good” is meant to distinguish this example from the bad ones, the ones you see. 😬