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Amid energy crisis, desperate Europeans return to firewood for warmth

At a summit in Prague on Friday, EU leaders fell short of agreeing on a price cap for gas amid concerns that any such move could threaten supplies to the region.

As much as 70% of European heating comes from natural gas and electricity, and with Russian deliveries drastically reduced, wood — already used by some 40 million people for heating — has become a sought-after commodity.