| Type | Stub |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chris Watkins |
| Published | 2010 |
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Translations | Français, Español, Kiswahili, 中文, العربية, Русский, more |
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| Cite as Chris Watkins (2010). "Kerosene". Appropedia. Retrieved January 21, 2022. | |
Kerosene is widely used for lighting and cooking in less developed countries.
It can be an improvement over traditional biofuels such as wood and dung in terms of indoor smoke. However it can be a safety hazard, as a stove or lamp can be knocked over and start a house fire.