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MattSedlar

@MattSedlar

Climate adaptation and community resilience advocate. Researcher at @ceprdc. Sometimes podcast host of @SociologyRuins. I also make spooky art!

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Joined July 2024
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I wrote a little something about the state of Sociology in Florida. Spoilers: the situation is not great cepr.net/publications/in-flo…
In Florida, The Erosion of Academic Freedom and Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Go Hand in Hand

In Florida, The Erosion of Academic Freedom and Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Go Hand in Hand

Florida policies restricting sociology and weakening public-sector unions raise concerns over academic freedom, labor rights, and democratic institutions.

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Last year, I asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a simple question: who pays tariffs? He was unable to answer. For today’s podcast, we get down to the bottom of it. (Spoiler alert: it ends up being you and me). Great to have @DeanBaker13 from @ceprdc on the pod! youtu.be/P5tI-lkIyas
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New year, new episode! @dmwilliamsSOC, a sociology professor at California State University, Chico, and author of Who Do We Trust?, joins me to unpack issues around trust and how we can practice radical trust in 2026. open.spotify.com/episode/4cI…
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@ceprdc18 Jul 2025
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" strips $100M in environmental review funding and $450M from forest management grants. The very programs designed to prevent wildfires. While claiming to fight fires, the GOP is making them worse. @MattSedlar details the hypocrisy: cepr.net/publications/big-bi…
Big Billionaire Bill Will Lead to Bigger Fire Risks

Big Billionaire Bill Will Lead to Bigger Fire Risks

Trump’s Billionaire Bill cuts key wildfire prevention and forest protection funds, raising fire risks across the US.

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@ceprdc7 Jul 2025
The price of tax cuts for the wealthy? Our lives. #Texas
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No to US-Israeli war on Iran. This is a horrific act of aggression and it must be stopped.
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.@FEMA's new head says hurricane guidance is "same as last year" despite losing 1/3 of staff and NOAA cutting 20% of workers. How do you prep for another above-normal season with slashed capacity? More from @MattSedlar: f.mtr.cool/vexeqaidkk
FEMA's Unchanged Hurricane Plan Amid Staff Cuts is a Risky Gamble

FEMA's Unchanged Hurricane Plan Amid Staff Cuts is a Risky Gamble

How will government agencies gutted by Trump and DOGE respond to the immense challenges of another above-normal hurricane season? We are about to find out.

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🏠 Fridays on The Rooftop 🏠 @FLHatNewAmerica's Tim Robustelli (@t_robo17) recently sat down with climate analyst @MattSedlar to discuss climate adaptation efforts that states and local governments can pursue as federal support is cut. 🔗 go.newamerica.org/climate-ad…
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@ceprdc13 May 2025
Florida has spent only 6% of its BRIC funds, and now infrastructure projects to protect against hurricanes are being canceled across the state. @mattsedlar investigates the consequences of FEMA's decision to axe this crucial program. Full article: f.mtr.cool/ekryllhptt
Innovative Disaster Preparedness Program Axed by FEMA

Innovative Disaster Preparedness Program Axed by FEMA

Eliminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program is one more part of the Trump administration’s drive to reduce federal involvement in disaster relief and mitigation.

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The season finale of @SociologyRuins explores the intersection of robotics and reproductive labor, highlighting the potential risks of deploying technology without considering societal implications. @ColetteSearls joins the discussion open.spotify.com/episode/3tb…
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A big win for Louisiana’s wetlands! ⚖️ Chevron ordered to pay Plaquemines Parish over $744 million for damaging wetlands. This landmark ruling will fund crucial coastal restoration projects. cepr.net/publications/louisi…
Louisiana Wetlands Win: Plaquemines Ruling Sets Precedent

Louisiana Wetlands Win: Plaquemines Ruling Sets Precedent

The Plaquemines Ruling is a significant win for Louisiana wetlands. Discover how this decision could influence future lawsuits against oil companies.

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I’m looking forward to visiting Disneyland Canada.
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The best retaliation by our trading partners would be more free trade: stop respecting U.S. patent and copyright monopolies cepr.net/publications/free-t… Trump rich friends will feel that one really quick, and it will help the economies of our former allies.
Ignoring Patent Monopolies: Free Trade Retaliation Against Trump

Ignoring Patent Monopolies: Free Trade Retaliation Against Trump

Countries looking to retaliate against Trump's tariffs should consider one option:  No longer respecting US patent and copyright monopolies.

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The best retaliation by our trading partners would be more free trade: stop respecting U.S. patent and copyright monopolies cepr.net/publications/free-t… Trump rich friends will feel that one really quick, and it will help the economies of our former allies.
Ignoring Patent Monopolies: Free Trade Retaliation Against Trump

Ignoring Patent Monopolies: Free Trade Retaliation Against Trump

Countries looking to retaliate against Trump's tariffs should consider one option:  No longer respecting US patent and copyright monopolies.

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Replying to @JustinWolfers
There is an emergency Cabinet meeting right now on Heard Island to discuss retaliatory tariffs.. don't mess with the penguins.
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You’ll have to be more specific. This is my daily mood.
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I literally point out several in this post, one of which the savings to taxpayers is $0. cepr.net/publications/doge-a…
DOGE Attack on National Park Service Targets American Culture and the Environment

DOGE Attack on National Park Service Targets American Culture and the Environment

The DOGE attacks on the National Park Service reveal troubling trends in federal management and land preservation efforts.

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Musk: But, usually when they attack DOGE, they never attack any of the specifics. So they will say what we're doing is somehow unconstitutional or illegal or whatever. We are like well, which line of the cost savings do you disagree with? And they can't point to any
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Algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on. If most of the Internet is garbage then garbage in, garbage out.
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Whoopsie, Tesla Recalled Nearly Every Cybertruck Because It Used the Wrong Glue

Whoopsie, Tesla Recalled Nearly Every Cybertruck Because It Used the Wrong Glue

Classic mistake.

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What Trump's 'Immediate Expansion of Timber Production' Really Means (and Costs): Latest #BradCast Guest: Climate Analyst @MattSedlar of @ceprdc; Also: 'Gulf of America' Splashdown; More Trump losses; Why giving up isn't an option. FULL STORY, LISTEN: bradblog.com/?p=15340
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