A team of researchers from the University of Huelva has developed an environmentally-friendly lubricating grease based on ricin oil and cellulose derivatives, according to the journal Green Chemistry. The new formula does not include any of the contaminating components used to manufacture traditional industrial lubricants.

A New Jersey Court case against Shell Oil Products alleges predatory conduct by the oil giant against a small company, Wexco Industries. Allegations against Shell include fraud and misrepresentation.