Frontiers in Environmental Science

期刊简介：Our natural world is experiencing a state of rapid change unprecedented in the presence of humans. The changes affect virtually all physical, chemical and biological systems on Earth. The interaction of these systems leads to tipping points, feedbacks and amplification of effects. In virtually all cases, the causes of environmental change can be traced to human activity through either direct interventions as a consequence of pollution, or through global warming from greenhouse case emissions. Well-formulated and internationally-relevant policies to mitigate the change, or adapt to the consequences, that will ensure our ability to thrive in the coming decades are badly needed. Without proper understanding of the processes involved, and deep understanding of the likely impacts of bad decisions or inaction, the security of food, water and energy is a risk. Left unchecked shortages of these basic commodities will lead to migration, global geopolitical tension and conflict. This represents the major challenge of our time. We are the first generation to appreciate the problem and we will be judged in future by our ability to determine and take the action necessary. Appropriate knowledge of the condition of our natural world, appreciation of the changes occurring, and predictions of how the future will develop are requisite to the definition and implementation of solutions.Frontiers in Environmental Science publishes research at the cutting edge of knowledge of our natural world and its various intersections with society. It bridges between the identification and measurement of change, comprehension of the processes responsible, and the measures needed to reduce their impact. Its aim is to assist the formulation of policies, by offering sound scientific evidence on environmental science, that will lead to a more inhabitable and sustainable world for the generations to come.

【译文】我们的自然世界正在经历人类出现以来前所未有的快速变化。这些变化几乎影响了地球上的所有物理、化学和生物系统。这些系统的相互作用导致了临界点、反馈和效应的放大。在几乎所有情况下，环境变化的原因都可以追溯到人类活动，无论是通过污染的直接干预，还是通过温室气体排放导致的全球变暖。迫切需要制定和实施国际上有针对性的政策来减轻变化，或适应其后果，以确保我们在未来几十年内能够繁荣发展。如果没有对涉及过程的理解，以及对不良决策或不采取行动可能产生的影响的深入了解，食物、水和能源的安全将面临风险。这些基本商品的短缺如果不加控制，将导致移民、全球地缘政治紧张和冲突。这代表了我们的时代的主要挑战。我们是第一代认识到这个问题的人，我们将根据我们确定并采取必要行动的能力在未来受到评判。了解我们自然世界的状况、欣赏正在发生的变化，以及预测未来将如何发展，对于定义和实施解决方案是必要的。环境科学前沿杂志发表关于我们自然世界及其与社会各种交叉的知识前沿研究。它在变化识别和测量、理解负责这些变化的过程以及减少其影响的措施之间架起桥梁。其目的是通过提供关于环境科学的可靠科学证据，帮助制定政策，从而为未来的世代创造一个更加宜居和可持续的世界。