Are we facing a drought?

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 726) A drought is a period of below-normal rainfall or drier conditions, leading to reduced soil moisture, groundwater depletion, diminished stream flow, crop...

Understanding my role in the environment

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 725) Have you ever reflected on your moral relationship with the natural world? It challenges us to consider how our actions affect the environment and, in turn,...

Forestry trees vs natural vegetation

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 720) The peaceful rhythm of Sedgefield has recently been disturbed by the continuous buzz of chainsaws against Cloud 9 dune, much to the displeasure of the...

CLIMATE CHANGE COASTAL ADAPTATION RESPONSE

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 719) The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has officially launched South Africa’s inaugural Climate Change Coastal Adaptation...

World Environment Day: What is required of me

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 718) World Environment Day – an important day on the environmental calendar is celebrated annually on the 5th of June. It is a global programme aimed at...