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.

WSJ: Both sides agree on tough new fracking standards

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

"We believe it does send a signal to the federal government and other states, " said Armand Cohen, the director of the Boston-based Clean Air Task Force.

WSJ: Both sides agree on tough new fracking standards

In addition to Shell, Chevron and the Heinz Endowments, the participants in the new center include the Environmental Defense Fund, the Clean Air Task Force, CONSOL Energy, PennFuture and other groups.

WSJ: Fracking coalition upsets both greens and drillers

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

WSJ: Sierra Club blasts new plan to improve fracking