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Larry Hagman (AKA J.R Ewing) goes from playing oilman to being real environmentalist

Larry Hagman is best known for portraying the ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing on the hit television show "Dallas." The 75-year-old Hagman is now a leading environmental advocate, converting his house to solar power and driving a total of five hybrid vehicles. He recently made an appearance at the National Biodiesel Conference where the Houston Chronicle caught up with him. He said his learning about solar power prompted the interest in biofuels, and he calls on lawmakers to support alternative fuels. [Source: Brett Clanton / Houston Chronicle] ... Read more →

Texas biodiesel efforts continue despite controversy over pollution

GeoGreen Fuels is producing about 8,000 gallons of soybean-based biodiesel each day. Future plans called for 10 plants across Texas, processing numerous sources of energy. The state is primed for ...

Larry Hagman (AKA J.R Ewing) goes from playing oilman to being real environmentalist 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Larry Hagman is best known for portraying the ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing on the hit television show "Dallas." The 75-year-old Hagman is now a leading environmental advocate, converting his house to solar power and driving a total of five hybrid vehicles. He recently made an appearance at the ...

Texas biodiesel efforts continue despite controversy over pollution 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

GeoGreen Fuels is producing about 8,000 gallons of soybean-based biodiesel each day. Future plans called for 10 plants across Texas, processing numerous sources of energy. The state is primed for biodiesel with a central location and plenty of agriculture byproducts that can be used to make the ...



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