The phrase "environmental concerns" refers to worries or issues related to the health and well-being of the natural world around us, such as pollution, deforestation, or climate change. Full definition
We decided to use cloth diapers both because of environmental concerns and because it is best for the health of our children. (backtocalley.com)
Both of the active ingredients have raised environmental concerns about their impact on bees, birds and aquatic life. (wileypup.com)
This classic environmental line of reasoning, arguing that people are the problem, worked well for environmental concerns in the past. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)