Rejoicing over coronavirus 'green' benefits is misguided

The coronavirus has halted our lives. Stores and restaurants are closed, and in some areas, people are even prohibited from leaving their houses. Meanwhile, the economy has tanked. Governments around the world have implemented massive economic stimuli and draconian regulations on public life normally only seen in wartime. Thousands have died, and hundreds of thousands have been infected.

Despite the magnitude of this tragedy, which will haunt us for a long time, some people see a silver lining. Indeed, some are seemingly almost happy that the virus has come along.