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Contaminants, Environment, and Society

A multidisciplinary, open-access journal for those who study, manage, regulate or are impacted by contaminants in the environment to exchange insights and develop solutions. Open for submissions in November 2025! Sign up to receive updates on editorial board announcements, submission openings, and published research.

Editors-in-Chief

Laurie Chan EIC

Dr. Laurie Chan

University of Ottawa

Lisa Loseto EIC

Dr. Lisa Loseto

Institute of Ocean Sciences, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Editors-in-Chief

Laurie Chan EIC

Dr. Laurie Chan

University of Ottawa

Lisa Loseto EIC

Dr. Lisa Loseto

Institute of Ocean Sciences, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Aims and Scope

Contaminants and their associated environmental and societal impacts present complex and pervasive issues that require a collective and interdisciplinary approach.   

Contaminants, Environment, and Society is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to advance shared knowledge by publishing insights from diverse fields, disciplines, and knowledge systems directed towards solutions and preventative measures. We believe in the value of bringing all voices together, including scientists and community members working in partnership to address the challenges of chemical contaminants on the wellbeing of society and nature.
 

Topics covered by the journal:

  • Human dimensions of contamination
  • Methods
  • Environmental pathways, processes, and fate
  • Cumulative effects
  • Environmental governance and stewardship
 

Content Types

Contaminants, Environment, and Society publishes a variety of manuscript types, including Research Articles, Perspectives, and Notes. For information, please refer to the journal’s author guidelines.

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About Canadian Science Publishing

Contaminants, Environment, and Society is part of the Canadian Science Publishing portfolio. Canadian Science Publishing is an independent, not-for-profit publisher led by a dedicated team of researchers committed to advancing excellence in scientific journal publishing. Serving a global community of researchers, our mission is to enhance the reach, rigour, and relevance of science so that people can find, trust, and use it. 

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