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Justice Sotomayor

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  Justice Sonia Sotomayor has issued several stark warnings, primarily in 2025-2026, regarding the erosion of democratic norms, the Supreme Court's shift to the right, and the expansion of presidential power. Key warnings include that the president is now a "king above the law," "rewarding lawlessness" in immigration cases, and failing civics education.   CNN  +3 Key Warnings and Concerns (2025–2026): Presidential Immunity and Authority :  Sotomayor famously dissented that a decision on presidential immunity means the "relationship between the president and the people he serves has shifted irrevocably. In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law"  CNN video . "Rewarding Lawlessness" :  She accused her colleagues of "rewarding lawlessness" by supporting emergency appeals from the Trump administration on immigration matters  CNN article . Supreme Court Overreach :  She warned that the Court is "grasp...
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Climate & The Ocean research

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  can changes in the seafloor help cause climate to change? Yes, changes in the seafloor can significantly influence the Earth's climate , though these effects typically unfold over  millions of years . Seafloor changes act as a long-term regulator of the global carbon cycle and sea levels through tectonic processes.   Springer Nature Link  +3 Key Mechanisms of Climate Influence Carbon Cycling and Volcanism : Seafloor Spreading : At mid-ocean ridges, plates pull apart and release   from the Earth's interior via volcanic activity. Faster spreading rates historically correlate with "hothouse" climates due to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Subduction : When tectonic plates sink back into the mantle, they carry carbon-rich sediments (such as shells from marine organisms) deep into the Earth. This process effectively "sequesters" carbon away from the atmosphere over geological timescales. Ocean Basin Volume and Sea Level : Plate Speed : A slowdown in seaflo...
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