For this editorial John Colbourne (Birmingham University), Jonathan Freedman (IEHS), Laura Holden (Birmingham University) and Joseph Shaw (Indiana University) gathered to explore how uniting human and environmental health under a “One Toxicology” framework can transform chemical safety. Building on evolutionary principles and cross‑species evidence, the authors advocate for integrated approaches that address pollution’s rising risks, improve hazard assessment, and strengthen protections for all life sharing our interconnected planet.
