Rising utility bills and higher oil and gas prices are on many people’s minds. Two big contributors: the war in the Middle East and rising costs to protect utility systems from more extreme weather. At the same time, everyday purchases and major choices about your home or car shape the greenhouse gas emissions that warm the planet.
We want your question about spending choices that could both reduce climate pollution and save you money. Tell us about decisions you’re weighing — small changes or big investments — and what you’d like to know about costs, savings, timelines and climate impact.
If your question is chosen, we may invite you to take part in a story. NPR Climate Desk Correspondent Jeff Brady will research the issue and do a recorded interview about your question and what motivated you to ask it. We’ll follow up with you as we report. You’d need to commit a bit of time — likely no more than a few hours total.
Your voice and interview may be included in the final piece. We’re especially interested in honest, practical questions you might be a little hesitant to ask — if it’s on your mind, others are probably wondering the same thing. We look forward to helping answer your question.