CLIMATE CHANGE IS A HOAX … OR IS IT?

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 716) Some people claim climate change is a hoax invented for political or financial gain, and even though scientific evidence shows otherwise, scientific, and...

The Value of Trees in the Urban Landscape

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 714) Trees are an integral part of Sedgefield’s urban environment, providing a multitude of benefits that enhance the quality of life for us. What started out as...

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

y Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 712) Have you ever wondered what skills are needed to be able to make your space on the Garden Route, and the earth, a better place? Environmental leadership is a...

Pests and Pesticides

by Charl van der Merwe, Environmental Ethicist. On behalf of Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (Edge Issue 711) During the 1950s, marine biologist Rachel Carson conducted research on the effects of pesticides on the food chain. Her findings were published in her...