Preface - Special issue on persistent toxic substances

TY - JOUR

T1 - Preface - Special issue on persistent toxic substances

AU - WONG, Ming Hung

N1 - Funding Information: "Preface—Special Issue on Persistent Toxic Substances Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 12: 219–220, 2006 Copyright ©C Taylor & Francis Group, LLCISSN: 1080-7039 print / 1549-7680 onlineDOI: 10.1080/10807030500531497Preface—Special Issue on PersistentToxic SubstancesMing H. Wong, Guest EditorCroucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong This Special Issue on Persistent Toxic Substances consists of 15 papers presented at the International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances held at Hong Kong Baptist University during 17–19 November 2004.A group of chemicals known as persistent toxic substances (PTS) is now receiving worldwide attention. These chemicals are toxic, persistent in the environment, bioaccumulate in fatty tissues, biomagnify through the food web, and have a tendency for long-range transport. They can produce long-term contamination of our environment and due to their endocrine disrupting capabilities, they can cause acute and chronic toxicity to humans.The presence of PTS has a significant effect on our quality of life. Past and present studies of PTS in the environment and biota of Hong Kong have verified that Hong Kong has not been untainted by the effects of PTS. Due to their unique characteristics, in particular, their ability for long-range transport, they pose a threat to the environment and to human health throughout the entire globe.This conference provided a forum for experts in various areas of specialization to exchange up-to-date information on this timely environmental issue. More than 150 scientists from different parts of the world such as the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Russian Federation, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong presented their latest research findings in the conference. It was a great opportunity for experience sharing, enhancing research collaboration and academic exchange.The selected papers are divided into three categories:1. Remediation of PTS2. Assessment and Monitoring of PTS3. Health Risk AssessmentAddress correspondence to Ming H. Wong, Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. E-mail: cies@hkbu.edu.hkM. H. WongWe hope this Special Issue of the Journal of Human and Ecological Risk Assessmentwill serve as a valuable reference for relevant researchers and policymakers for academic research and development of PTS policy.I take this opportunity to thank all the authors for their contribution, members of the Guest Editorial Board, who are listed below, for their expert comments on the papers, and Ms. Doris Ng for her editorial assistance for producing this Special Issue. Financial support to the organization of the International Conference from the Croucher Foundation, Environmental and Conservation Fund, Tin Hang Technology Limited, Alltech Applied Science Laboratories (HK) Limited, and the Hong Kong Baptist University is gratefully acknowledged.GUEST EDITORProf. M. H. Wong, Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, and Depart-ment of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. ChinaGUEST EDITORIAL BOARDDr. D. W. T. Au, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. K. K. C. Chan, Research and Development Division, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. N. M. Dickinson, School of Biological and Earth Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, UK Dr. M. Dong, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Worker Health and Safety Branch, USA Dr. N. S. Duzgoren-Aydin, Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. H. Fiedler, UNEP Chemical, Geneva, Switzerland Dr. J. D. Gu, Department of Ecology & Biodiversity, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. P. K. K. Louie, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. R. Malisch, State Institute for Chemical and Veterinarian Analysis of Food, Germany Dr. L. A. Newman, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina and The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, USA Prof. N. F. Y. Tam, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. S. Tao, Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Environmental Sciences, Peking University, P. R. China Prof. C. K. Wong, Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. C. K. C. Wong, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. P. K. Wong, Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. T. A. S. Wong, Alta Analytical Laboratory, USA Funding Information: Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 12: 219–220, 2006 Copyright ©C Taylor & Francis Group, LLCISSN: 1080-7039 print / 1549-7680 onlineDOI: 10.1080/10807030500531497Preface—Special Issue on PersistentToxic SubstancesMing H. Wong, Guest EditorCroucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong This Special Issue on Persistent Toxic Substances consists of 15 papers presented at the International Conference on Environmental and Public Health Management: Persistent Toxic Substances held at Hong Kong Baptist University during 17–19 November 2004.A group of chemicals known as persistent toxic substances (PTS) is now receiving worldwide attention. These chemicals are toxic, persistent in the environment, bioaccumulate in fatty tissues, biomagnify through the food web, and have a tendency for long-range transport. They can produce long-term contamination of our environment and due to their endocrine disrupting capabilities, they can cause acute and chronic toxicity to humans.The presence of PTS has a significant effect on our quality of life. Past and present studies of PTS in the environment and biota of Hong Kong have verified that Hong Kong has not been untainted by the effects of PTS. Due to their unique characteristics, in particular, their ability for long-range transport, they pose a threat to the environment and to human health throughout the entire globe.This conference provided a forum for experts in various areas of specialization to exchange up-to-date information on this timely environmental issue. More than 150 scientists from different parts of the world such as the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Russian Federation, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong presented their latest research findings in the conference. It was a great opportunity for experience sharing, enhancing research collaboration and academic exchange.The selected papers are divided into three categories:1. Remediation of PTS2. Assessment and Monitoring of PTS3. Health Risk AssessmentAddress correspondence to Ming H. Wong, Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. E-mail: cies@hkbu.edu.hkM. H. WongWe hope this Special Issue of the Journal of Human and Ecological Risk Assessmentwill serve as a valuable reference for relevant researchers and policymakers for academic research and development of PTS policy.I take this opportunity to thank all the authors for their contribution, members of the Guest Editorial Board, who are listed below, for their expert comments on the papers, and Ms. Doris Ng for her editorial assistance for producing this Special Issue. Financial support to the organization of the International Conference from the Croucher Foundation, Environmental and Conservation Fund, Tin Hang Technology Limited, Alltech Applied Science Laboratories (HK) Limited, and the Hong Kong Baptist University is gratefully acknowledged.GUEST EDITORProf. M. H. Wong, Croucher Institute for Environmental Sciences, and Depart-ment of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. ChinaGUEST EDITORIAL BOARDDr. D. W. T. Au, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. K. K. C. Chan, Research and Development Division, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. N. M. Dickinson, School of Biological and Earth Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, UK Dr. M. Dong, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Worker Health and Safety Branch, USA Dr. N. S. Duzgoren-Aydin, Department of Earth Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. H. Fiedler, UNEP Chemical, Geneva, Switzerland Dr. J. D. Gu, Department of Ecology & Biodiversity, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. P. K. K. Louie, Environmental Protection Department, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. R. Malisch, State Institute for Chemical and Veterinarian Analysis of Food, Germany Dr. L. A. Newman, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina and The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, USA Prof. N. F. Y. Tam, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. S. Tao, Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Environmental Sciences, Peking University, P. R. China Prof. C. K. Wong, Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. C. K. C. Wong, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Prof. P. K. Wong, Department of Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China Dr. T. A. S. Wong, Alta Analytical Laboratory, USA Funding Information: I take this opportunity to thank all the authors for their contribution, members of the Guest Editorial Board, who are listed below, for their expert comments on the papers, and Ms. Doris Ng for her editorial assistance for producing this Special Issue. Financial support to the organization of the International Conference from the Croucher Foundation, Environmental and Conservation Fund, Tin Hang Technology Limited, Alltech Applied Science Laboratories (HK) Limited, and the Hong Kong Baptist University is gratefully acknowledged.

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