A six-foot-tall statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, titled "Denial," was unveiled in Tallahassee as a protest against climate change inaction. The statue was intentionally crafted using gallium, a metal with a low melting point of 85.6 degrees Fahrenheit. This material allowed the statue's silver exterior to melt in the Florida sun, revealing a skeletal structure underneath. The melting process, which took about 30 minutes, visually represented the consequences of denying climate change. The climate advocacy group 350Action commissioned the artwork to highlight the connection between environmental policy and voting. They specifically targeted DeSantis due to his past legislative actions, which included removing climate change references from state law and limiting renewable energy initiatives. The statue served as a stark reminder of the urgency of climate action, especially in a state prone to environmental challenges. Organizers hope the striking visual will encourage voters to consider climate change when casting their ballots. The aim is to motivate people to "deny climate deniers at the ballot box" through informed voting. The melting statue is designed to visually underscore the perceived harmful impacts of DeSantis's environmental record.