"Moss: The Unsung Hero of Carbon Storage and Ecosystems, Reveals Study"

Mosses, the oldest living relative of all plants, have been found to absorb six times more carbon dioxide than other plants, according to a study published in Nature. Mosses cover an area of the Earth about as big as China or Canada and store an estimated 6.43 billion metric tons of carbon in their soils. They also help keep a lid on plant pathogens and have remarkable powers of resilience. Harnessing the power of moss can improve soil health, control weeds, and contribute to a healthy ecosystem.