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flag 2010-11-like mass plant death event occurs in Western Australia's forests and shrublands due to record-breaking heat and drought.

flag Western Australia's forests and shrublands are experiencing a severe die-off due to the region's driest six months and hottest summer on record, with the situation expected to worsen. flag Studies indicate that plants are more vulnerable to heatwaves than previously believed. flag This mass plant death event is comparable to coral bleaching, and global warming is likely to cause more regular occurrences. flag In 2010-11, nearly 20% of Western Australian vegetation died from similar conditions.

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