Kerosene lamps are a simple form of lighting, widely used in poor communities where there is no electrity. They are relatively cheap to buy,[verification needed] but can be a significant expense to supply with fuel.
Kerosene lamps and kerosene cookers are a source of indoor smoke, causing health problems (in particular respiratory disease and eye disease), although they are not generally as bad as dung fires. This is a major public health issue, as respiratory and eye diseases are major causes of death and disability.
They are also a source of carbon emissions. While this is not a major source, there is an opportunity to earn money through carbon credits, by switching from kerosene to renewable energy, e.g. solar lighting.
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See also
- Kerosene and liquid petroleum gas #Kerosene lighting
- Rural lighting
- Bottle Cap LED Lighting (prototype)
- Light Up The World
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