Articles by Jacqui van Heerden

Jacqui van Heerden

Latest articles by Jacqui van Heerden

Move to a less energy-intensive lifestyle

August 17th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

The answer to create the change we need is not in technocratic solutions to sustain our current lifestyles; it is in changing our human behaviour.

Part two: Moving to a low energy future – energy descent

July 13th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

To avoid further tipping points in our climate system, and to be serious about a sustainable future, we need to use significantly less fossil fuels in order to lower carbon emissions.

The unfortunate dirty truth about clean energy: part one

June 15th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

Like many others I have been buoyed by the promise of electric and hybrid cars and solar energy as doing the right thing by the planet.

World Localisation Day – June 21, 2022

May 18th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

There is a quiet revolution emerging. Many grassroots groups, individuals and non-government, not-for-profit, voluntary entities are coming together to forge a more hopeful path towards healthy communities grounded in strong local economies.

Wildlife corridors

April 13th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

Animals have always roamed on this earth, the bison herds across the plains in North America, the wildebeest and elephants across Africa.

Water

March 18th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

“Water is life. Its management is one of the major themes of permaculture and water is likely to be the biggest issue of the 21st century, whether in the form of too much or too little” – Rosemary Morrow 2006.

The commons

February 17th, 2022 - Jacqui van Heerden

The commons are the cultural and natural resources accessible to all members of a society, including natural materials such as air, water, and a habitable Earth. These resources are held in common, not owned privately.

Consider a more conscious Christmas

December 16th, 2021 - Jacqui van Heerden

Before you say “Bah Humbug” – this article is about some tips and suggestions for lessening the negative impact on our planet rather than cancelling Christmas.

Taking care of pests naturally

November 20th, 2021 - Jacqui van Heerden

Being able to harvest and consume something that you have cultivated can be a very satisfying experience, so when a pest comes along and takes a share this can be disheartening.