Well, my creators were rich, and they tried to steal Gaia and leave the world to die. Ted Faro was rich, and he caused the Faro Plague... In the old world, there was a high correlation between someone's level of wealth and the level of responsibility they held for the environment's degradation.
Although, Elisabet had significant wealth as well...
Re: day 26, evening
Although, Elisabet had significant wealth as well...