Browsing by Author "Wang, Fang"

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    Climate change: strategies for mitigation and adaptation
    (Innovation Press, 2023-06-23) Wang, Fang; et al.,
    The sustainability of life on Earth is under increasing threat due to human-induced climate change. This perilous change in the Earth's climate is caused by increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, primarily due to emissions associated with burning fossil fuels. Over the next two to three decades, the effects of climate change, such as heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, storms, and floods, are expected to worsen, posing greater risks to human health and global stability. These trends call for the implementation of mitigation and adaptation strategies. Pollution and environmental degradation exacerbate existing problems and make people and nature more susceptible to the effects of climate change. In this review, we examine the current state of global climate change from different perspectives. We summarize evidence of climate change in Earth’s spheres, discuss emission pathways and drivers of climate change, and analyze the impact of climate change on environmental and human health. We also explore strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation and highlight key challenges for reversing and adapting to global climate change.
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    Emerging contaminants: a One Health perspective
    (Cell Press, 2024-03-13) Wang, Fang; Xiang, Leilei; Leung, Kelvin Sze-Yin; Elsner, Martin; Zhang, Ying; Guo, Yuming; Pan, Bo; Sun, Hongwen; An, Taicheng; Ying, Guangguo; Brooks, Bryan W.; Hou, Deyi; Helbling, Damian E.; Sun, Jianqiang; Qiu, Hao; Vogel, Timothy M.; Zhang, Wei; Gao, Yanzheng; Simpson, Myrna J.; Luo, Yi; Chang, Scott X.; Su, Guanyong; Wong, Bryan M.; Fu, Tzung-May; Zhu, Dong; Jobst, Karl J.; Ge, Chengjun; Coulon, Frederic
    Environmental pollution is escalating due to rapid global development that often prioritizes human needs over planetary health. Despite global efforts to mitigate legacy pollutants, the continuous introduction of new substances remains a major threat to both people and the planet. In response, global initiatives are focusing on risk assessment and regulation of emerging contaminants, as demonstrated by the ongoing efforts to establish the UN’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention. This review identifies the sources and impacts of emerging contaminants on planetary health, emphasizing the importance of adopting a One Health approach. Strategies for monitoring and addressing these pollutants are discussed, underscoring the need for robust and socially equitable environmental policies at both regional and international levels. Urgent actions are needed to transition toward sustainable pollution management practices to safeguard our planet for future generations.