Rising utility bills and higher oil and gas prices are worrying many people right now. Factors such as the war in the Middle East and the expense of protecting utility infrastructure from more extreme weather are contributing to those increases. At the same time, the choices we make — everyday purchases and bigger decisions about our homes or cars — affect how much greenhouse gas we produce.
We want your questions about spending decisions that could both reduce climate pollution and save you money.
If your question is chosen, we may include you in a story. That would involve a recorded interview about your question and what prompted it. NPR Climate Desk Correspondent Jeff Brady will research the topic and check back with you. You’ll need to be able to commit a bit of time, likely not more than a few hours total.
Your voice and interviews may appear in the final piece. We’re especially interested in honest questions, even ones you feel unsure about asking on a complex topic. If you have a question, others probably do too. We look forward to helping answer it.