In This Pair of Cases, the First May Serve as Precedent

question 96

Essay

In this pair of cases, the first may serve as precedent for the second. Decide whether the second case is so relevantly similar to the first that it should be decided identically. Explain your decision.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Sea Levels

The average height of the ocean's surface between high and low tide, used as a standard in measuring land elevation and ocean depths.

Market Failures

Situations where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a net social welfare loss.

Environmental Regulations

Laws and rules designed to protect the environment that set limits on pollution, require permits for certain activities, and impose penalties for violations.