Rice launched its ambitious climate change research initiative in December 2019 with a $10 million commitment from Shell and the goal of creating a zero-emissions future in which hydrocarbons are not burned. Since then, the Carbon Hub has awarded seed grants for seven projects that will rapidly advance its vision for transforming the oil and gas sector into a leading provider of both clean hydrogen energy and solid carbon products that can be used in place of materials with large carbon footprints. Read more about these awards in Rice News.