New books this month tackle tough issues related to climate change, extinction, Indigenous sovereignty, ocean conservation and a whole lot more.

To meet ambitious climate goals, L.A. needs more local water. A critical step is battling the ghosts of industry past — polluted groundwater that dates back to World War II.

Poverty and hunger drive wild meat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but wealthier citizens also drive illegal trade in lemurs. Will emerging solutions help?

How does reporting on the environment promote democracy? A journalism professor describes conditions in the Republic of Georgia, where the media isn’t equipped to cover issues like pollution.

Releasing captive-bred monarchs doesn’t benefit wild butterflies — in fact, it may make the problem worse.

New kinds of flood plans put nature back in charge, help populations adapt to a changing climate, reduce risk — and more.

Time is running out to save North Atlantic right whales, but the use of ropeless fishing gear could be a lifeline.

The Australian icon could lose its fight against climate change, disease, habitat destruction and cars — but not if dedicated conservationists get the tools they need to protect the species.

New books this month also examine environmental racism, wildlife coexistence and the history lessons of acid rain.

A range of new tactics aim to curb cigarette butt pollution, including groundbreaking legislation that could hold tobacco companies accountable for their products’ waste.