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World’s oldest moss could go extinct as a result of climate crisis

The world’s oldest moss, found in the Himalayas, may not be able to survive climate breakdown, scientists have said.

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Moss is a powerful carbon storage solution. Can it help fight climate change?

While scientists understand the importance of vascular plants in sequestering (or storing) carbon dioxide and helping maintain soil health, we know far too little about the comparable role mosses play in ecosystems around the world.

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