Carbon dioxide levels are rising. The planet is heating up. We know the science - if we don't do something soon we're screwed.
Extinction Rebellion has been taking action across the globe protesting government inaction, and the protests are becoming more confrontational every day.
But does public disruption risk turning others against their cause?
Footage from London shows protesters blocking public transport, spraying buildings with paint and stopping flights.
- Extinction Rebellion activists clash with commuters during London protest
- Extinction Rebellion protesters pelted with food after disrupting London Underground
Extinction Rebellion Aotearoa spokesperson Melanie Vautir spoke to The Project on Friday about how the media attention affects the cause.
"I think the interesting thing is those are the parts you choose to show in the media," she said.
"There have been peaceful protests for 10 days, but the parts that get shown are these more controversial moments," Vautir said.
She says the radical moves from Extinction Rebellion are not the norm - yet.
"I think for now it's an exception, I guess it depends what happens in the future,"
"We call ourselves the fire alarm - it's disruptive and it's annoying, but if it gets you out of a burning house then it's worth it," she continued.
She says if it gets people talking about the cause, then that's a positive thing. But there are better ways of achieving it.
"We need to get it talked about and I'm not going to say everything that has happened is the right way of doing it."
Watch the full interview above.
