it's about being scientifically literate.
and it's the future, and although there is push back from the older generation, these changes are absolutely necessary.
The history of humanity is that it is very late in making necessary changes and that has dire consequences.
Either we make the changes or nature will make the changes for us, and her way will be MUCH harsher.
On the positive side, the greatest reforms often happen after pandemics and other great tragedies like this....and this wont be any different.