Environmental toxicology examines the effects of environmental contaminants—such as pesticides, heavy metals, air pollutants, and endocrine disruptors—on living organisms and ecosystems. This multidisciplinary field integrates toxicology, ecology, chemistry, and environmental sciences to assess how pollutants impact species survival, reproductive success, population dynamics, and biodiversity. Environmental toxicologists investigate bioaccumulation, biotransformation, and biomagnification processes to understand contaminant fate and transport in air, soil, and water.

They develop ecological risk assessments and contribute to environmental regulations, waste management, and conservation policies. Advanced methods, including omics tools and ecotoxicological modeling, enable prediction of long-term impacts of chronic low-dose exposure. This discipline is essential in addressing global environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation. The Journal of Toxicology: Current Research encourages submissions on emerging pollutants, environmental monitoring, regulatory toxicology, and the use of model organisms in ecosystem health assessments. Environmental toxicology remains vital in protecting natural resources and maintaining ecological balance for future generations.