Michael Sauers August 10, 2026 On August 9, 2026, I posted "Guidance for Combatting One-sided Determinations for Data Centers, Fracking, Pipelines, Power Lines, Etc.". Most of the guidance is self-explanatory requiring some research, legal advise and contacting...
Michael Sauers August 8, 2026 Respectfully, I know what I'm talking about because I have been part of successful efforts that stopped behemoth, hyper scale projects. As a member of Greenfire Coalition (Newspaper.com), I participated in stopping a huge landfill...
Michael Sauers June 3, 2026 Greenfire Coalition came to be as a result of inept economic development efforts in the Greater Hazleton Area. A top down economic development paradigm that kept the community uninformed and resulted in recruitment of polluting industries,...
Michael Sauers May 14, 2026 Good evening. My name is Michael Sauers. I live in Bloomsburg which is in Columbia County. I am a retired public school teacher, businessman and community organizer. Also, I am a member of the largest public sector union in PA, PSEA, with a...
It was cold this past winter but as always it has past. Thankfully! Don't misunderstand, Nature needs winter. It is a time for rest. Even sapiens need a pause. In the throws of cold winter days and nights, I marvel at the quietness of the natural world and the sheer...
Michael Sauers April 14, 2026 My Dad used to say, "Put your money where your mouth is." I have tried to follow his advice. When the Town of Bloomsburg suggested killing off the Canadian Geese that had become part of the Town Parks's allure, I offered an alternate...
Michael Sauers April 6, 2026 An April 5, 2026 letter to the editor written by Kelly O'Brien, Executive Director at BIDA, Berwick and published by the Bloomsburg Press Enterprise is a classic example of obfuscation. Challenged by communities throughout the area on at...
Michael Sauers April 2, 2026 Having been involved in economic development, environmental justice and community development for nearly fifty years, I can attest to several lessons learned. One is that the majority of residents in local communities and even regions are...
Michael Sauers March 19, 2026 According to a recent Citizen's Voice article, dated March 17, 2026, a conference was held for business and government regarding "data centers". Held at the Hilton Double Tree in Plains Township, PA , it was organized by John Augustine of...
Michael Sauers February 8, 2026 If you have given up on the concept of being an individual with independent, critical thinking capabilities then AI and its attendant data centers are right for you. AI is one of those mysteries of technology that is being foisted on...
Michael Sauers December 16, 2025 Last week a truly creative and organic event took place at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. Seventy statewide environmental justice, community development, and economic development organizations plus over two thousand...
Michael Sauers November 24, 2025 The federal government has numerous powers granted by the Constitution. Powers such as create, levy and collect taxes, create and regulate money, regulate interstate commerce and provide for the defense of the United States among...