As a kid in the 80's I could clearly see the handwriting on the wall, and it was pretty disheartening to see nearly all the grownups put their heads in the sand

As a kid in the 80's I could clearly see the handwriting on the wall, and it was pretty disheartening to see nearly all the grownups put their heads in the sand. Environmentalists have been derided as silly hippies for decades. So yeah, it can be a little galling when the same people who wouldn't listen back then suddenly switch to "getting it" w/o going through some sort of i don't know? Contrition? Apology? But then, who cares? It's not like their personal growth is intrinsic to saving the Earth? Anyway, I try to look on the bright side: at least they're getting it now, eh? The important thing is to stop destroying the environment.