Among Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ’s favorite activities since he took office is pooh-poohing climate change initiatives while, almost surreptitiously, working to conserve swathes of the state he represents. Now, a group of environmental activists has found a way to make him sweat.

A life-size statue of the Republican governor was unveiled in Tallahassee last week, only to begin melting in the Florida sunshine. As DeSantis’s silver-colored face slowly slipped away, a dastardly-looking skull appeared underneath. According to The Guardian , it was all part of the plan.

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The installation, titled DENIAL , was made from gallium, a metal that melts at just 85.6 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature that Florida residents are more than familiar with.

The work was organized by environmental group 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon, and too-cleverly named production company M ss ng P eces.…