The budget slashes the energy efficiency programs that are the first step toward the president's goal of curing America's oil addiction.

Last month, the Energy Department almost doubled its long-term oil price forecast. That means gasoline prices will continue their upward trend. At the same time, the signs of global warming are clearer than ever. Simply by choosing the most efficient vehicle in each class, we could cut our average gasoline bill by $510 a year, while cutting carbon emissions more than 30 percent. So whether it's for your pocketbook or for the planet, there has never been a better time to buy a green vehicle.

They say yes to the oil and gas industry and no to renewable energy and conservation and efficiency.

Oil is once again robbing the industry of a return to profitability. Cost reductions and efficiency gains have never been more critical.

Increasing fuel efficiency is the fastest, most effective and cost-efficient way to reduce oil dependency.

The industry is taking steps on both the energy efficiency and clean-energy fronts -- there are plenty of resorts doing one or both of those things.