Greenfire Coalition was officially established in April 1990. At that time, the primary purpose of Greenfire was to insert a robust, alternative voice into issues that directly impacted quality of life in NEPA. This was accomplished through organizing and networking, public education and community service, lobbying on all government levels, testifying at public hearings, establishing lines of communication, providing support and organizational skills to grassroots community groups and, sometimes, direct action. Greenfire established a platform (Coalition) for individuals and community groups to address environmental, community and economic development issues. That era has passed. (To research Greenfire Coalition history go to Newspapers.com)
About Us
Greenfire’s purpose remains the same but it will expand its scope of topics and move beyond NEPA. This website will establish a Writers’ Forum. The Writers’ Forum will contain entries addressing current issues as well as entries with historical perspective.
The writers of the entries will be solely responsible for the content which Greenfire demands to be thoroughly researched and rooted in fact.
Writers
- Michael Sauers
- Gerard Hoefling
- Drew Magill
- Carl Frankel
- Louis Scalise
- Susan Gallagher
Latest Articles
Criticisms of EITC and OSTC
Michael Sauers September 4, 2025 I make no bones about my position on public education. It needs to be adequately funded, which it is not, because it is an indispensable component of a free society. Substantial funding for public education should be a priority as it...
Labor
Michael Sauers August 28, 2025 I have a few issues with Unions including the one I belong to. Many times I have prodded my union, PSEA/NEA to be more aggressive on issues other than wages, pensions and working conditions. Occasionally, I led by example during strikes,...
A Journey of Humility and Perspective
Michael Sauers August 28, 2025 The Forgotten Wilderness by Tom Brown is an easy read that builds an understanding of the interconnections of nature and its connection to us. Starting in lawns and working his way through hedgerows, abandoned areas, ponds, streams,...