Echo Plants Trying to Breath During Heat Wave by vassilikik. This piece from the climateartcollection shows different plant species dancing to recover from the heat wave. A powerful commentary on climate change and the resilience of various plant species in the face of an escalating environmental crisis. The struggle for survival that these plants endure as they adapt to a world plagued by rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Everything in the surrounding is red and pink because of the heat wave. Each plant struggling against the scorching sand, manages to bloom against all odds. During a heat wave, plants face several difficulties that can threaten their survival. The extreme heat and lack of moisture lead to increased evaporation rates, causing soil moisture levels to decrease rapidly. This can result in water stress for plants, as their root systems struggle to extract enough water from the drying soil. As a consequence, plants may experience wilting, leaf discolora...