All of this is followed with a religious-like fervor. Indeed, most references call it Holy Asphalt, and it is considered sacrilege to suggest substituting concrete. The world would be a much better place if it were covered by asphalt, so you could drive all over the globe at high speeds. To that end, mountains would be leveled, rivers and lakes filled in, and oceans emptied and roofed over. The spaces where the oceans used to be would be the new home of humanity and the few animals and plants that really need to be maintained.
Earth is cursed with trees, shrubs, grass and scurrying creatures.
With every breath We act to right this terrible wrong. We believe food should be enjoyed. The juicy Burger and hearty Beer are Our sacrament. We believe in the Depletion of scarce natural resources. We believe in a sky rolling with Smog.