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.

我们的自然界正在经历人类存在以来前所未有的快速变化。这些变化几乎影响到地球上所有的物理、化学和生物系统。这些系统的相互作用导致临界点、反馈和效应放大。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，无论是通过污染导致的直接干预，还是通过温室气体排放导致的全球变暖。我们迫切需要制定完善的、具有国际相关性的政策来缓解变化或适应其后果，以确保我们在未来几十年繁荣发展的能力。如果不正确理解所涉及的过程，不深入了解错误决策或不作为可能产生的影响，粮食、水和能源的安全就会面临风险。如果不加以控制，这些基本商品的短缺将导致移民、全球地缘政治紧张和冲突。这是我们这个时代面临的主要挑战。我们是第一代意识到这个问题的人，未来我们将根据我们做出决定和采取必要行动的能力来评判我们。正确了解自然界的状况、了解正在发生的变化以及预测未来的发展方式，是定义和实施解决方案的必要条件。

《环境科学前沿》发表有关自然界及其与社会各种交集的前沿知识研究。它连接了变化的识别和测量、对负责过程的理解以及减少其影响所需的措施。它的目的是通过提供环境科学方面的可靠科学证据来协助制定政策，从而为子孙后代创造一个更适宜居住和可持续的世界。

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