Time to strengthen the governance of new contaminants in the environment
Xiaoli Zhao, Xiaolei Wang, Jia He, Chenglian Feng, Xiaowei Jin, Kmy Leung, Jian Xu, Chengjun Li, Junyu Wang, Shuangliu Liu, Yan Dou, B. Xi, Fengchang Wu
Abstract
Despite existing regulations, many emerging environmental contaminants remain ungoverned, posing serious risks to ecosystems and human health. Here, we outline governance challenges and propose a global roadmap for their regulation. Proactive identification, risk assessment, and international collaboration are urgently needed to close regulatory gaps and ensure a safer, healthier environment for all.
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SAFERCorporate governanceHuman healthIdentification (biology)BusinessEnvironmental planningRisk assessmentEnvironmental resource managementRisk analysis (engineering)Environmental healthEnvironmental scienceComputer scienceComputer securityEcologyMedicineBiologyFinanceToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEnvironmental Justice and Health DisparitiesAir Quality and Health Impacts