《環境放射性雜志》為發表關于自然系統中放射性發生的任何方面的原始研究或評論論文提供了一個連貫的國際論壇。有關的主題領域從環境放射性核素作為自然過程的機械或時間尺度示蹤劑的應用到評價環境放射性的放射生態或放射學影響。論文涉及自然產生的核素或人類通過核武器制造和試驗、能源生產、燃料循環技術等產生和釋放的核素。歡迎關于海洋、沉積物、河流、湖泊、地下水、土壤、大氣和生物圈所有部門的放射性的報告，但這些報告不應只是監測性質，除非數據特別具有創新性。研究論文也包括在內，這些論文通過實驗或理論方法，旨在更好地了解環境放射性核素的行為、轉移和分布。特別鼓勵預測模型。如果年代測定方法具有明確的地球物理或地球化學意義，則可接受。對實驗方法的描述應具有高度的原創性，并應特別與確定低水平的環境活動有關。該雜志為客觀、公開和同行評議的出版物提供了一種工具，并討論了環境放射性中更具爭議的方面，包括對健康影響的評估、排放控制標準和最終處置核廢料的選擇。有關的叢書《環境中的放射性》也鼓勵在這一領域出版，以補充該期刊的報道。

The Journal of Environmental Radioactivity provides a coherent international forum for publication of original research or review papers on any aspect of the occurrence of radioactivity in natural systems.Relevant subject areas range from applications of environmental radionuclides as mechanistic or timescale tracers of natural processes to assessments of the radioecological or radiological effects of ambient radioactivity. Papers deal with naturally occurring nuclides or with those created and released by man through nuclear weapons manufacture and testing, energy production, fuel-cycle technology, etc. Reports on radioactivity in the oceans, sediments, rivers, lakes, groundwaters, soils, atmosphere and all divisions of the biosphere are welcomed, but these should not simply be of a monitoring nature unless the data are particularly innovative.Research papers are also included which, by either experimental or theoretical approaches, aim towards an improved understanding of the behaviour, transfer and distribution of environmental radionuclides. Predictive modelling is particularly encouraged. Papers on dating methods are acceptable if they have clear geophysical or geochemical significance. Descriptions of experimental methods should be both highly original and specifically related to determination of low-level environmental activities.The journal provides a vehicle for objective, open and peer-reviewed publication and discussion of the more controversial aspects of environmental radioactivity, including assessments of health effects, criteria for discharge control and options for ultimate disposal of nuclear wastes.Publication in this field is also encouraged in the related book series Radioactivity in the Environment designed to complement the coverage of the journal.