Eric Smith

Professor of Political Science, UC Santa Barbara

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Professor of Political Science Professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, specializing in environmental politics

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The price of oil crossed the $100-a-barrel threshold at the first of this year. Last week, it hit a record $147, then dropped below $130. But it's creeping up again today.

To Drill or Not to Drill

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Is California Ready to Rethink Offshore Oil Drilling?

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