Protesters unveil melting Ron DeSantis statue to signify his inaction on climate crisis
Summary
A life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was made from a metal that melts at warm temperatures and was shown melting in a protest to highlight his refusal to act on climate change. The statue revealed a skull underneath to symbolize the protesters’ view of his climate policies, which critics say block efforts to address the climate crisis in Florida.Key Facts
- The statue of Ron DeSantis was cast from gallium, a metal that melts at about 86°F (30°C), common in Tallahassee's summer heat.
- As the statue melted, it revealed a skull beneath DeSantis’s face, symbolizing opposition to his climate policies.
- DeSantis has rejected what he calls a “radical climate agenda,” limiting Florida cities’ ability to reduce pollution that heats the planet.
- Florida state laws now avoid using terms like “climate change” and “greenhouse gas emissions,” making it harder to address the issue officially.
- DeSantis previously said he does not want to be labeled as someone who believes in global warming.
- Florida faces serious threats from rising sea levels and stronger hurricanes worsened by global warming.
- Many insurance companies have stopped doing business in Florida due to the high costs from damaging storms.
- The protest was organized by environmental groups 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon, and M ss ng P eces production company.
- DeSantis’s likely successor in the upcoming governor race, Byron Donalds, also denies the link between climate change and human actions.
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