Tom Torres

Chief of Staff
Tom Torres is an organizer and nonprofit professional with a strong commitment to popular education and movement building. Originally from Northeast Georgia, Tom’s work has spanned a number of rural communities, including the Deep South and Appalachia, and has focused on regional economic development, fighting climate change, and providing people with the tools and resources they need to build collective power in their communities.

Publications

Environment

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July 27, 2026

A Deep Dive into Clean-Seas: Rough Waters for Belle Plastics Pyrolysis Facility

Challenging finances & operational delays have hounded Clean-Seas West Virginia as the DEP weighs permitting for its plastics pyrolysis plant in Belle.
Energy

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April 30, 2026

The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub: What’s Next?

ARCH2’s retain/modify designation could lock us into another cycle of contending with Appalachia’s fossil fuel problem when we could be building a brighter future for the people who live here.
Energy

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April 30, 2026

The Appalachian Hydrogen Hub: Where Is It Now?

A full three years after ARCH2 was first announced, what is there to show for all the pomp and circumstance?
Energy

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April 17, 2026

Statement on DOE’s Plan to Preserve ARCH2 Funding

As DOE completes its final review of agency-supported initiatives, it’s clear that the dirty, costly ARCH2 project is on its last legs.
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Community

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Aug 28, 2026
August 28, 2026

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Energy

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Jul 22, 2026
July 22, 2026

Investing in Pennsylvania’s Future: RISE PA’s Awards Could Support More Than 1,700 Job-Years for Workers

Pennsylvania’s RISE PA decarbonization program is proving that cutting carbon emissions can spur economic growth.

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