Time to strengthen the governance of new contaminants in the environment

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 () and Fengchang Wu ()
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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

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-7

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.

Date: 2025
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