What allows nongovernment organization to play a major role in environmental issues

What allows non-government organization to play a major role in environmental issues?

the ability to raise awareness to protect the environment

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

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