In a desperate attempt to convince more Americans to take action against the looming environmental crisis, the Biden administration has announced a new strategy: renaming climate change as Missouri weather.

“We realized that the term ‘climate change’ was too abstract and polarizing for some people, especially those who live in states that experience extreme weather fluctuations,” said John Kerry, the special presidential envoy for climate. “So we decided to use a more relatable and familiar term: Missouri weather.”

Missouri weather, according to Kerry, is a phenomenon that causes unpredictable and severe weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, tornadoes, snowstorms, and ice storms. “If you’ve ever been to Missouri, you know what I’m talking about,” he said. “One day it’s 80 degrees and sunny, the next day it’s 30 degrees and snowing. That’s Missouri weather for you.”

Kerry said that the administration hopes that by using this term, more Americans will understand the urgency and reality of the situation, and support the government’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in clean energy. “We want to make it clear that this is not a partisan issue, but a human issue,” he said. “We all have to deal with Missouri weather, whether we like it or not.”

However, the strategy has already faced some backlash from critics, who accuse the administration of being condescending and misleading. “This is just another example of how out of touch and elitist the Democrats are,” said Ted Cruz, a Republican senator from Texas. “They think they can fool us by changing the name of something that doesn’t exist. Well, we’re not buying it. Climate change is a hoax, and Missouri weather is just normal weather.”

Some Missourians have also expressed their displeasure with the new term, saying that it unfairly stereotypes their state and its climate. “I don’t appreciate them using our name as a synonym for something bad,” said Mary Jones, a resident of Springfield. “We have beautiful seasons here in Missouri, and we’re proud of our weather. It’s not our fault that the rest of the country can’t handle it.”

The administration has not responded to these criticisms yet, but Kerry said that he is confident that the new term will catch on and make a difference. “We’re not giving up on this fight,” he said. “We have to do something about Missouri weather before it’s too late.”