According to Field and Field, which of the following statements about sustainable use of natural resources is true?

Non$-$renewable resources cannot be used in a sustainable way.

Natural resources must remain untouched.

A use rate should be maintainable over the long run without impairing the ability of the natural resource base to support future generations.

Sustainable use of a resource requires a use rate that allows for infinitely long survival of the natural resource.

It depends on the ability of the natural system to accept certain pollutants and render them benign or inoffensive over a long period of time.

C$,$ D and E are all consistent with the book's view of sustainable use of natural resources.