What kind of subsidies can governments use to promote sustainable use of nonrenewable minerals?
A) Subsidies for clean-up following natural area degradation
B) Using aggressive foreign policy and conflict where necessary
C) Modification of market price and trade agreements
D) Subsidies for mining and allowances
E) Subsidies for reuse, recycling, and substitution programs

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Subsidies for reuse, recycling, and substitution programs can promote sustainable use of nonrenewable minerals by encouraging the development and use of alternative materials, reducing demand for nonrenewable minerals, and minimizing waste and pollution. Subsidies for mining and allowances, and using aggressive foreign policy and conflict are not sustainable or ethical solutions, and subsidies for clean-up following natural area degradation address the consequences of unsustainable practices rather than promoting sustainable use. Modification of market price and trade agreements could potentially promote sustainable use if designed appropriately, but it can be difficult to enforce and may have unintended consequences.

What Kind of Subsidies Can Governments Use to Promote Sustainable