Matt is the climate analyst for CEPR. He holds an MA in sociology from George Mason University; a BA in communications and a minor in political science from the University of California, Fullerton; and certifications in data journalism and data science from the European Journalism Centre and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, respectively. He’s authored opinion pieces for the Los Angeles Times and The Hill and has been interviewed by various California radio stations, such as KPCC and KWMR, on climate and housing issues.
Matt also hosts a podcast called Sociology Ruins Everything.
Before working with CEPR, Matt worked as a web communications specialist for SEIU-UHW in California and at various news organizations.
All from Matt Sedlar
Privatization and Climate Risk Will Expand the US Flood Insurance Gap
A new paper on flood risks highlights the dangers of privatization.
Protect the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System
A vague recommendation in the new FEMA Review Council report could threaten a key flood insurance program.
FEMA Review Council Recommends Reducing Federal Disaster Declarations, Supports NFIP Privatization
The FEMA Review Council released its long-awaited report, which makes several very troubling policy recommendations.
FEMA Emergency Funding Restored and Staff Return Amid Agency Uncertainty
Things are changing at FEMA – and for the first time in a while, the news isn’t all bad.
Iran War and Tariffs Are Affecting States’ Abilities to Combat Wildfires
Trump policy decisions are raising fuel costs, which will make it harder to fight wildfires this summer.
In Florida, The Erosion of Academic Freedom and Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Go Hand in Hand
There is direct link between Florida’s attacks on public sector unions and the state government’s war on the social sciences.
Supreme Court Sides with Big Oil, Sends Louisiana’s Coastal Damage Fight Back to Square One
A recent Supreme Court decision upended one Louisiana community’s power to hold Big Oil accountable.
Trump’s Budget Targets Our First Line of Defense Against Pandemics and Environmental Crises
The Trump budget proposal seeks to slash funding for climate and environmental research that is crucial to understanding the threats we are facing.
Invest in Clean Energy and Sustainable Land Use
Addressing climate change will require investing in renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable land-use practices.
Build Community Resilience
There is no single solution to adapting to climate change-driven disasters, but there is a range of available policies that will help vulnerable communities – including strengthening building codes and restoring federal funding for mitigation projects.
