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Time to strengthen the governance of new contaminants in the environment

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  • Xiaoli Zhao

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Xiaolei Wang

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Jia He

    (Beijing Normal University)

  • Chenglian Feng

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Xiaowei Jin

    (China National Environmental Monitoring Centre)

  • Kenneth M. Y. Leung

    (City University of Hong Kong)

  • Jian Xu

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Chengjun Li

    (Guangzhou University)

  • Junyu Wang

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Shuangliu Liu

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Yan Dou

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Beidou Xi

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

  • Fengchang Wu

    (Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences)

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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  • Xiaoli Zhao & Xiaolei Wang & Jia He & Chenglian Feng & Xiaowei Jin & Kenneth M. Y. Leung & Jian Xu & Chengjun Li & Junyu Wang & Shuangliu Liu & Yan Dou & Beidou Xi & Fengchang Wu, 2025. "Time to strengthen the governance of new contaminants in the environment," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-63217-4
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-63217-4
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