07/16/2025
Moss is Magic. Both inside our aquariums and outside in our living world.
Why We Should Stop Ripping Moss Off Our Walls and Sidewalks
We often overlook moss — brushing it aside as dirt, something to scrape off concrete or tree trunks.
But this humble green carpet is a silent climate ally. Moss doesn’t need soil to grow.
It thrives on stone, bark, and even rooftops, drawing nutrients straight from rain and air.
And while small, it punches above its weight: moss absorbs carbon dioxide efficiently, and in some conditions, even more per square meter than trees.
It cools cities by releasing moisture, cleans the air, and shelters tiny ecosystems beneath its soft layers.
Yet we keep removing it. Why?
Because it doesn’t fit the manicured look we’re used to. But maybe it's time to shift our gaze — to see moss not as a w**d, but as a gift.
Let it grow. Let it breathe for us.
Text credit: Earth Unreal
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