The World Resources Institute, the Clean Air Task Force and Duke Energy have started this work, with great prospects for results.

CNN: Coal-burning CEO: U.S., China must fight pollution

In addition to Shell and Chevron, the participants include the Environmental Defense Fund, the Clean Air Task Force, the Heinz Endowments, EQT Corp.

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The Clean Air Task Force -- an environmental organization advancing clean technology in the United States and China -- is pivotal to Duke Energy efforts.

CNN: Coal-burning CEO: U.S., China must fight pollution