Time to strengthen the governance of new contaminants in the environment

作者：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 · 发表于：Nature Communications · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1038/s41467-025-63217-4 · 被引用次数：52 · 研究领域：Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact、Environmental Justice and Health Disparities、Air Quality and Health Impacts

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.