Dominguez, Joaquin R.Gomes, Helder T.Augusto, Paulo A.García, JuanHodaifa, GassanÁlvarez-Torrellas, SilviaPeres, José A.Minhalma, MiguelCharas, Ana2026-03-202026-03-202026Dominguez, Joaquin R.; Gomes, Helder T.; Augusto, Paulo A.; García, Juan; Hodaifa, Gassan; Álvarez-Torrellas, Silvia; Peres, José A.; Minhalma, Miguel; Charas, Ana (2026). Removal/recicling microcontaminants and plastic pollution in waters and soils through physical, chemical and/or biological processes. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. ISSN 1614-7499. p. 1-61614-7499http://hdl.handle.net/10198/36165This special issue of the journal brings together research presented at three international environmental conferences held in Lisbon (2024). It highlights the field’s shift toward integrated and sustainable approaches, addresses global challenges (climate, water, pollution, energy), and includes studies on environmental remediation, circular economy, and new technologies. It also emphasizes the journal’s role in scientific dissemination.engEnvironmental scienceSustainabilityPollutionCircular economyEnvironmental technologyjournal article10.1007/s11356-026-37521-5