That oil is poured into a small canister with a wick, which is then lit to heat up the sensors and turn on the lamp. It can be dimmed by blowing on the top.

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Kerosene lamps, the primary source of light for more than a billion people in developing nations, churns out black carbon at levels previously overlooked in greenhouse gas estimates, according to ...

Results from field and lab tests found that 7 to 9 percent of the kerosene in wick lamps—used for light in 250-300 million households without electricity—is converted to black carbon when burned.

Kerosene's potential replacement, GravityLight, is powered by gravity without the need of a battery—it's also seen by its creators as a superior alternative to solar-powered lamps.

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But if kerosene lamps and stoves were essential for daily survival, the Petromax—a pressurized kerosene lantern—was the heart of social life in rural communities.

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Thuro`s first book shows examples of such metal lanterns and lamps as well as accessories-match holders, smoke bells, chimney-top heaters, hooks, oil cans and containers.

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Exposure to black carbon particles is 81% higher among Mozambican women who use kerosene as the main source of energy for lighting compared to those who use electricity.