When people realize climate change is not just a future threat but impacts our health today, they listen and are ready to act. Are you ready to help spread the word?
Whether you're a seasoned activist or interested in seeing the positive change in your community, the American Lung Association has trusted and science-based tools to help you begin conversations and make a difference.
Join our Stand Up For Clean Air movement and help us build conversations around health, climate change, air quality and environmental justice.
Engage on Social
Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most powerful tools at your fingertips is connecting with your network and community on social media. Your voice on social media can spark action and collective change.
The complex connections between climate change, air quality and health are easily explained with our fact-based social media images, GIFs and videos which you can view and/or download below:
Host a Film Screening
The magic of film brings to life the stories of people impacted by climate change and air pollution. Through Stand Up For Clean Air, you can request access to the short films listed below featuring these challenges.
Host a virtual or safely distanced in-person film screening in your community, classroom or social network with any of the films below followed by a conversation with our discussion guide.
Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air
Length: 30 minutes
A timely, powerful look at 50 years of the Clean Air Act and the challenges we still face to ensure healthy air for everyone. Weaving historical milestones with current day stories of environmental injustice, the film is an excellent catalyst for engagement and action. Download the discussion guide.
The Human Element – Air section
Length: 14 minutes
An Earth Vision film production in association with Earth Vision Institute, this documentary inspires us to reevaluate our relationship with the natural world. Download the discussion guide.
Asthma Alley
Length: 10 minutes
From The Groundtruth Project and Directors Dan Levitt and Beth Murphy, this film follows the experience of a young Latina girl living in New York’s South Bronx who finds hope in music when poor air quality and worsening pollen seasons make it hard for her to breathe. Download the discussion guide.
Request a Short Film for Virtual or In-Person Film Screening
Tips for hosting your screening:
Hosting a virtual film screening is easy and generally takes little time to prepare and hold the event. Consider hosting a Zoom viewing party to watch and discuss the films. Virtual Zoom Viewing Party Instructions.
Resources
Special thanks to our Climate Activist Advisors who guided the development of content for Stand Up For Clean Air, including the Healthy Air Activist Toolkit.
Page last updated: August 16, 2023
