Environmental pollution remains a critical concern, challenging ecosystems and human health with increasing urgency. The intricacies of pollutants, ranging from heavy metals to emerging synthetic compounds like microplastics, complicate our understanding of their distributions, toxicities, and enduring effects. Despite advances in monitoring and detection, the complex interactions of these pollutants within ecosystems require more integrated research efforts. Current studies emphasize mechanistic toxicological research and the development of sustainable remediation strategies to combat the escalating pressures of pollution. Yet, substantial gaps persist, particularly in comprehending the intricate mechanisms of pollution and devising effective interventions.
This Research Topic strives to consolidate forefront research on pollution and toxicology to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the risks posed by various contaminants. By doing so, it aims to integrate toxicological evidence into policy and regulatory frameworks, fostering sound decision-making processes. In addition, this topic aims to reconcile the disparities between laboratory findings and real-world exposure, promoting interdisciplinary approaches that converge environmental monitoring, toxicological analysis, and sustainable interventions.
To gather further insights into the complex ecosystem of pollution and sustainable solutions, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Occurrence, fate, and transport of pollutants in air, soil, and water systems.
• Toxicological impacts of heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, microplastics, and other emerging contaminants on human and ecological health.
• Innovative analytical and monitoring techniques for pollutant detection, tracing, and risk assessment.
• Case studies on pollution incidents and their environmental/health consequences.
• Modelling and mechanistic studies linking exposure to toxicological endpoints.
• Strategies for pollution prevention, remediation, and policy frameworks that integrate health and sustainability goals.
Keywords: Environmental Toxicology, Pollution Monitoring, Ecotoxicology, Public Health, Risk Assessment, Environmental Policy
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
