The Foundation “was formed in 1995 to provide public education and information about air quality progress.” (http://www.cleanairprogress.org/about/index.htm; accessed 10/11/01)

“The Foundation is made up mainly of industry groups, including the American Petroleum Institute, American Trucking Association, and Chemical Manufacturers Association.” (The Tennessean, 6/23/98)

“Other companies helped pay for TV and newspaper ads produced by the Foundation for Clean Air Progress, a nonprofit institute funded by energy, transportation and manufacturing companies that operates out of the offices of the public relations firm, Burson-Marsteller.” (The Washington Post, 6/17/97)