Only 1% Of Americans Use Wood For Heat

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 28, 2025

Decades ago, many Americans used wood to heat their homes. That is down to 1% according to the Census. Unfortunately, wood has been replaced by natural gas. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains.

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