I plead guilty

Check the news link. This was today's highlight!
"People in the US use the road more than anywhere else in the world." That's no news.
As a frequent roadtripper, I cannot help feeling guilty about the increase. Why?
We hit the road often & contribute to the increasing demand.
Every time I see the smog layer when I drive, it kills me. All of this is not going to last very long. Yeah, that's what I feel.

California, in all of US ranks high in gasoline prices(that's not news).

"California is also isolated from other refining centers in the United States. Because most of California is designated by the federal government as an air quality "non-attainment" area, our gasoline must meet stringent air quality requirements to burn cleanly to protect public health and the environment."

Though, I really doubt if we would stop(or reduce) our trips due to the increase in gas prices, I do plead guilty. The least I can do!

(God! Bring the gas prices down. Or even better, bring out an alternate natural fuel. Help me stop feeling guilty :-|| )