Environmental hazards is an academic concept and research field that investigates the identification, analysis, and management of potential and actual threats to the environment and human well-being. It examines the sources, pathways, exposure mechanisms, and consequences of agents, conditions, or processes (natural or anthropogenic) with the potential to cause harm to ecological systems or human populations. Key characteristics include the assessment of risk, vulnerability, and the spatial and temporal scales of impact. Its significance lies in informing strategies for prevention, mitigation, policy, and promoting resilience against adverse environmental changes.