Advanced Interdisciplinary Institute of Environment and Ecology, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China.
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
J Hazard Mater. 2024 Oct 5;478:135432. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135432. Epub 2024 Aug 5.
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in environmental incidents, including wildfires and chemical releases. Responses to such events have primarily focused on addressing acute and immediate impacts. However, potential long-term health risks have been overlooked. Our proposed framework first advocates for the holistic identification of contaminants, prioritizing persistent organic contaminants determined through both knowledge-based and non-targeted and targeted analysis. We suggest integrating environmental monitoring and modeling approaches to assess the extent and composition of contamination caused by these chemicals. To facilitate swift assessments, we advocate the development of streamlined chemical analysis techniques and dedicated technologies for in situ monitoring of persistent organic chemicals. In addition, we provide an overview of both traditional and state-of-the-art approaches to risk assessment and introduce a three-tier risk assessment framework for evaluating the long-term health risks associated with environmental incidents. We emphasize the importance of in situ soil remediation and coordinated recovery efforts, including effective communication, evacuation, and cleaning plans for affected spaces, which are pivotal for facilitating recovery from environmental incidents. This comprehensive approach fortifies preparedness and recovery strategies, providing a robust framework for managing future environmental crises.
近年来，环境事件（包括火灾和化学物质泄漏）显著增加。对此类事件的反应主要集中在解决急性和直接影响上。然而，潜在的长期健康风险被忽视了。我们提出的框架首先提倡全面识别污染物，优先考虑通过基于知识的和非靶向和靶向分析确定的持久性有机污染物。我们建议整合环境监测和建模方法，以评估这些化学物质造成的污染的程度和组成。为了促进快速评估，我们提倡开发简化的化学分析技术和专门的技术，用于现场监测持久性有机化学品。此外，我们概述了传统和最先进的风险评估方法，并引入了一个三层风险评估框架，用于评估与环境事件相关的长期健康风险。我们强调现场土壤修复和协调恢复工作的重要性，包括受影响空间的有效沟通、疏散和清洁计划，这些对于从环境事件中恢复至关重要。这种综合方法加强了准备和恢复策略，为管理未来的环境危机提供了一个强大的框架。
