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Bush signed an executive order directing federal agencies to craft regulations that will “cut gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” He ordered the agencies - the departments of Transportation, Agriculture and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency - to have the rules in place by the end of 2008.

The announcement came as gasoline prices hit a new record. The average national price of a gallon of gas reached $3.07 on Monday, above the previous peak of $3.06 set soon after Hurricane Katrina hit at the end of August 2005.

“When it comes to energy and the environment, the American people expect common sense and they expect action,” the president said in a Rose Garden appearance before reporters. “We’re taking action by taking the first steps toward rules that will make our economy stronger, our environment cleaner and our nation more secure for generations to come.”
 
What those rules would look like was anything but clear.

White House press secretary Tony Snow said the president’s position opposing mandatory emissions caps has not changed. While recognizing that greenhouse gases are a serious contributor to climate change, Bush has said that anything other than a voluntary approach would unduly harm the nation’s economy.

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Biodiesel refers to a diesel-equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources. Though derived from biological sources, it is a processed fuel that can be readily used in diesel engined vehicles, which distinguishes biodiesel from the straight vegetable oils (SVO) or waste vegetable oils (WVO) used as fuels in some modified diesel vehicles.

In this article’s context, biodiesel refers to alkyl esters made from the transesterification of both vegetable oils and/or animal fats. Biodiesel is biodegradable and non-toxic, and has significantly fewer emissions than petroleum-based diesel when burned. Biodiesel functions in current diesel engines, and is a possible candidate to replace fossil fuels as the world’s primary transport energy source.

Biodiesel can be distributed using today’s infrastructure, and its use and production is increasing rapidly. Fuel stations are beginning to make biodiesel available to consumers, and a growing number of transport fleets use it as an additive in their fuel. Biodiesel is generally more expensive to purchase than petroleum diesel, but can be made at home for much cheaper than either. This differential may diminish due to economies of scale, the rising cost of petroleum and government tax subsidies.

Jessica Alba’s beauty is not disputed in Hollywood.  This is a women who just turned 25, she is gorgeous, and has the world at her finger tip and even with all this she made sure to make mention of hybrid vehicles.  I was surprised to hear someone who is young, care free and financially well off making a statement. 

Jay Leno joked back saying that his corvette was hybrid as well, when he is driving around town the corvette uses gas, when it is on the highway it uses more gas….

Jessica Alba explained that she purchased a Lexus hybrid for herself and also purchased the Prius for her parents.  She also went on to explain how bio-diesel is a great energy alternative.

When Ludacris came on later he tried to poke fun at Jessica when he mentioned a Forumla 1 racing event he attended but Jessica Alba stuck up for herself.

I am impressed.  Most young people, who have lots of money, fame and free time, spend it drinking, doing drugs or wasting time.  Jessica is informed and willing to take a stand.

I hope more celebrities take the time to speak out on this issue!