Scope
Environmental Earth Sciences publishes research on the interaction between humans and the geosphere, covering geology, hydrogeology, soil science, geochemistry, and environmental pollution. The journal focuses on applied studies of groundwater contamination, mining impacts, waste disposal, geohazards, and remediation strategies linked to anthropogenic pressures on Earth systems.
What it costs to publish
Open access: USD 3,190
Charges differ by publication route. Subscription is not open access; the APC does not include every possible extra charge.
GBP 2,290 · USD 3,190 · EUR 2,590
Publisher price checked. Open-access publication requires an APC unless funding or a waiver applies. Check applicable taxes and separate charges.
Basis / unit: article. Tax terms (source language): VAT or local taxes where applicable
No charge reported for this route
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Publication of color illustrations is free of charge.
Basis / unit: color illustrations. Tax terms (source language): none stated
Not established
Research notes (English): Submission guidelines do not state a page charge.
CAPES · Springer Nature (Brazil)
An agreement exists. It is not automatic coverage.
Check before submitting: eligibility depends on your institution, the corresponding author and the article type.
APC, page charges, over-length, S2O: what each one means
- APC
- Article processing charge: a fee per article to publish it open access. It is not the whole cost.
- Page charges
- A fee per printed or typeset page. It can apply with or without an APC.
- Over-length
- Pages beyond a length limit, billed at a different rate. Each page pays one rate, never both.
- S2O
- Subscribe to Open: subscribers keep the journal free to read, decided year by year. Page charges can still apply.
- Agreement
- A deal between an institution or country and a publisher that may cover the APC. Never automatic.
No funds to pay?
Research checked: 2026-10-13Waivers and funding: eligibility is not guaranteed.
- Source-linked policyResearch notes (English), not independently confirmed: Corresponding authors in World Bank low-income economies as of July 2026. The country page also lists a temporary 100 percent waiver for Ukraine on titles in Springer Nature standard workflows. This journal's how-to-publish page points to that policy. The country-tiered pilot page does not name this journal. At manuscript submission. Requests during review or after acceptance are not considered. Request the waiver or discount as part of submission. The journal FAQ says the APC waivers team confirms eligibility. The APC. Requests based only on research topic, without financial need, are outside the policy. Color is already stated as free.Publisher policy ↗
- Source-linked policyResearch notes (English), not independently confirmed: Corresponding authors in World Bank lower-middle-income economies whose 2025 GDP is below 200 billion US dollars. Reference date on the page: World Bank 1 July 2026. Discount is 50 percent. At manuscript submission. Request during submission. 50 percent of the APC. Not a determination that any particular author or country scheme such as CAPES qualifies.Publisher policy ↗
- Source-linked policyResearch notes (English), not independently confirmed: Other authors may be considered case by case and may be granted a waiver or discount for financial need. The FAQ says the policies exist so that lack of OA funds does not by itself prevent publication in this fully OA journal. At manuscript submission only. Apply during the Environmental Earth Sciences submission process. Questions use the contact form linked from the journal-policies page. APC waiver or discount if the waivers team confirms eligibility. Applications after submission are not considered. Eligibility is not automatic.Publisher policy ↗
Read the publisher terms before submitting. Source-linked research is not a personal quotation or confirmed eligibility.