Knowns and unknowns of novel entities

Author(s):
Melymuk, L.; Carter, L.; Ng, C.A.; Liu, Q.; Vijver, M.G. (0000-0003-2999-1605); Fantke, P.; Baun, A.
Published
2022
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

New synthetic chemicals and materials are rising rapidly and are already widespread as novel entities in our daily lives. Although knowledge of their disruptive and long-lasting effects on the Earth system is accumulating, unknowns remain. This Voices asks: what risks do novel entities pose, and what are the emerging concerns?

Date issued
2022-10-21
Language
English
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Is part of
One Earth (2022), Vol. 5, no. 10, p. 1067-1069
hdl
1887/3505123
doi
10.1016/j.oneear.2022.09.010