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
What is Going on With FEMA?
The Trump administration’s ongoing plan to weaken the federal government’s ability to respond to emergencies took a strange turn last week.
Trump’s CAFE Rollback is a Short-Sighted Bet Against America’s Energy and Economic Future
The Trump administration’s latest swipe at Biden’s climate legacy will slow the clean energy transition and undermine the long-term economic interests of the American people.
The Battle for FEMA Continues as the Administration Undermines Itself
The Trump administration set out to make FEMA “go away,” but an upcoming review council report appears to recommend a different course.
Court Upholds Trump Administration’s Revocation of Key Wind Farm Plans
The Trump administration is going the extra mile to put a halt to renewable energy projects.
Disaster Assistance and Elections: How Trump’s Policies May Play a Role
Trump is politicizing disaster relief, just as he did in his first term. Did he pay a political price for that?
Trump Administration Sued Over More “Unlawful Terms” in Emergency Grants
The Trump administration is adding requirements to federal grant programs that seem designed to discourage states from seeking funding that would help them prepare for emergencies.
Two Senate Bills Target Forests Under the Cover of Wildfire Prevention and Border Security
The Senate is considering two bills that merge some of Donald Trump’s priorities: Opening up forest land for logging and clamping down on immigration.
Disaster Declarations Continue to Highlight Trump’s Partisan Favoritism
The Trump administration is openly politicizing disaster relief.
Administration Persists in Attaching Conditions to FEMA Funding Despite Court Ruling
The Trump administration continues to attach conditions to federal disaster assistance grants, hurting the ability of states and communities to deal with real-life disasters when they hit.
EPA Eyes End to Emissions Reporting, Raising Concerns for US Gas Exporter
The EPA’s move to stop tracking greenhouse gas emissions looks like a gift to polluters — but the gas industry might actually need this data.
