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Best Environmental Sciences Journals

This ranking offers a comprehensive evaluation of scientific journals in the field of Environmental Sciences. Compiled by Research.com, one of the leading websites for science research across all major disciplines, this list draws on a decade of experience providing authoritative data on scientific contributions, including those specifically within Environmental Sciences since 2014.

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Journal Details
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Documents
D-Index
101 Rank Land Degradation and Development Best Scientists 649 733 D-Index 43
102 Rank Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences Best Scientists 1490 1268 D-Index 73
103 Rank International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health Best Scientists 416 419 D-Index 41
104 Rank Journal of Industrial Ecology Best Scientists 209 292 D-Index 38
105 Rank Frontiers in Earth Science Best Scientists 2583 2727 D-Index 52
106 Rank ACS Earth and Space Chemistry Best Scientists 812 732 D-Index 38
107 Rank IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing Best Scientists 986 1750 D-Index 60
108 Rank Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts Best Scientists 520 486 D-Index 38
109 Rank Global Ecology and Biogeography Best Scientists 1606 730 D-Index 61
110 Rank Urban Forestry and Urban Greening Best Scientists 387 466 D-Index 52
111 Rank International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment Best Scientists 180 292 D-Index 40
112 Rank Earth and Space Science Best Scientists 854 679 D-Index 36
113 Rank Indoor Air

Indoor Air

0905-6947
Best Scientists 323 450 D-Index 43
114 Rank Science China Earth Sciences Best Scientists 519 573 D-Index 45
115 Rank Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem Services

2212-0416
Best Scientists 346 309 D-Index 48
116 Rank Aerosol and Air Quality Research Best Scientists 344 356 D-Index 34
117 Rank Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Best Scientists 451 625 D-Index 35
118 Rank Applied Soil Ecology Best Scientists 899 932 D-Index 46
119 Rank European Journal of Soil Science Best Scientists 429 412 D-Index 34
120 Rank The Innovation

The Innovation

2666-6758
Best Scientists 575 382 D-Index 53
121 Rank Geocarto International Best Scientists 196 303 D-Index 38
122 Rank Forests

Forests

1999-4907
Best Scientists 1572 2115 D-Index 44
123 Rank Journals of the Atmospheric Sciences Best Scientists 320 499 D-Index 32
124 Rank ACS ES&T Water

ACS ES&T Water

2690-0637
Best Scientists 776 848 D-Index 40
125 Rank Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology Best Scientists 553 570 D-Index 42
126 Rank Global and Planetary Change Best Scientists 979 853 D-Index 41
127 Rank Progress in Oceanography Best Scientists 606 499 D-Index 38
128 Rank Climate of the Past Best Scientists 567 412 D-Index 40
129 Rank Journal of Ecology

Journal of Ecology

0022-0477
Best Scientists 1401 1382 D-Index 55
130 Rank Biological Conservation Best Scientists 1807 1413 D-Index 64
131 Rank International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction Best Scientists 508 638 D-Index 51
132 Rank Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health Best Scientists 203 187 D-Index 42
133 Rank GIScience & Remote Sensing

GIScience & Remote Sensing

1548-1603, Quarterly
Best Scientists 195 207 D-Index 37
134 Rank Biochar

Biochar

2524-7972
Best Scientists 199 191 D-Index 41
135 Rank Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability Best Scientists 196 179 D-Index 40
136 Rank Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Best Scientists 823 901 D-Index 41
137 Rank Biogeochemistry

Biogeochemistry

0168-2563
Best Scientists 576 433 D-Index 33
138 Rank Natural Hazards

Natural Hazards

0921-030X
Best Scientists 605 685 D-Index 39
139 Rank Environmental Sciences Europe Best Scientists 324 296 D-Index 40
140 Rank Sustainability Science Best Scientists 362 376 D-Index 44
141 Rank Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water Best Scientists 243 154 D-Index 38
142 Rank WIREs Climate Change Best Scientists 169 119 D-Index 42
143 Rank Atmospheric Pollution Research Best Scientists 468 503 D-Index 34
144 Rank Monthly Weather Review Best Scientists 318 481 D-Index 30
145 Rank Regional Environmental Change Best Scientists 447 336 D-Index 35
146 Rank Ecological Engineering Best Scientists 474 502 D-Index 38
147 Rank Environment, Development and Sustainability Best Scientists 612 782 D-Index 53
148 Rank GeoHealth

GeoHealth

2471-1403
Best Scientists 215 211 D-Index 31
149 Rank Sustainable Production and Consumption Best Scientists 436 535 D-Index 64
150 Rank Harmful Algae

Harmful Algae

1568-9883
Best Scientists 273 329 D-Index 41
151 Rank Marine Policy

Marine Policy

0308-597X
Best Scientists 551 611 D-Index 46
152 Rank Environmental Impact Assessment Review Best Scientists 277 351 D-Index 47
153 Rank Geography and Sustainability Best Scientists 151 125 D-Index 33
154 Rank Theoretical and Applied Climatology Best Scientists 395 547 D-Index 34
155 Rank Toxics

Toxics

2305-6304
Best Scientists 728 847 D-Index 45
156 Rank Atmospheric Environment: X Best Scientists 228 138 D-Index 28
157 Rank Frontiers in Forests and Global Change Best Scientists 806 618 D-Index 36
158 Rank Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology Best Scientists 335 329 D-Index 32
159 Rank Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering Best Scientists 399 380 D-Index 36
160 Rank Weather and Climate Dynamics Best Scientists 147 197 D-Index 28
161 Rank Landscape Ecology

Landscape Ecology

0921-2973
Best Scientists 716 633 D-Index 45
162 Rank Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source Best Scientists 387 310 D-Index 38
163 Rank Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment Best Scientists 610 332 D-Index 55
164 Rank Frontiers in Climate Best Scientists 411 323 D-Index 37
165 Rank Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution Best Scientists 2275 2015 D-Index 50
166 Rank Aquatic Toxicology

Aquatic Toxicology

0166-445X
Best Scientists 423 488 D-Index 34
167 Rank Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems Best Scientists 807 885 D-Index 52
168 Rank Ecosystems

Ecosystems

1432-9840
Best Scientists 753 448 D-Index 36
169 Rank Climate Risk Management Best Scientists 200 171 D-Index 30
170 Rank Environmental Science and Ecotechnology Best Scientists 229 206 D-Index 41
171 Rank Ecological Economics Best Scientists 431 486 D-Index 53
172 Rank GCB Bioenergy

GCB Bioenergy

1757-1693
Best Scientists 282 279 D-Index 36
173 Rank Algal Research

Algal Research

2211-9264
Best Scientists 587 794 D-Index 46
174 Rank Ecology and Evolution Best Scientists 3110 3167 D-Index 47
175 Rank Frontiers in Remote Sensing Best Scientists 259 213 D-Index 27
176 Rank Aerosol Science and Technology

Aerosol Science and Technology

0278-6826, Monthly
Best Scientists 253 264 D-Index 31
177 Rank Marine Environmental Research Best Scientists 682 788 D-Index 36
178 Rank Climate

Climate

2225-1154
Best Scientists 252 267 D-Index 30
179 Rank Ecological Applications Best Scientists 1123 741 D-Index 47
180 Rank Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences Best Scientists 2262 1907 D-Index 59
181 Rank Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery Best Scientists 820 1265 D-Index 47
182 Rank Journal of Applied Ecology Best Scientists 1304 975 D-Index 54
183 Rank Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment Best Scientists 402 549 D-Index 60
184 Rank Journal of Physical Oceanography Best Scientists 303 547 D-Index 32
185 Rank Bioresource Technology Reports Best Scientists 384 460 D-Index 38
186 Rank Conservation Biology Best Scientists 891 630 D-Index 54
187 Rank Groundwater for Sustainable Development Best Scientists 156 222 D-Index 38
188 Rank Solar Energy

Solar Energy

0038-092X
Best Scientists 1238 1710 D-Index 85
189 Rank Climate Policy

Climate Policy

1469-3062
Best Scientists 178 166 D-Index 42
190 Rank Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology Best Scientists 272 276 D-Index 25
191 Rank Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science Best Scientists 811 869 D-Index 34
192 Rank Plants

Plants

2223-7747
Best Scientists 2709 4472 D-Index 82
193 Rank Ecological Informatics Best Scientists 579 506 D-Index 37
194 Rank Nature Water

Nature Water

2731-6084
Best Scientists 330 206 D-Index 36
195 Rank Advances in Space Research Best Scientists 546 669 D-Index 37
196 Rank Ocean and Coastal Management Best Scientists 492 515 D-Index 41
197 Rank Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment Best Scientists 210 305 D-Index 33
198 Rank Water Research X

Water Research X

2589-9147
Best Scientists 149 149 D-Index 27
199 Rank Ecology and Society Best Scientists 393 347 D-Index 33
200 Rank Current Pollution Reports Best Scientists 115 107 D-Index 32

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