"The Green Mirage"

– ESG-focused SPAC merges with a vertical farming startup, igniting hype.

– Retail investors and celebrities fuel a meme-driven rally.

– Energy-use scandal exposes flawed tech and greenwashing.

– SEC investigation triggers a catastrophic sell-off.

– Social media amplifies outrage over corporate deception.

– Failed rebranding efforts deepen investor distrust.

– New laws target SPAC transparency; ESG trends pivot.

– Lesson: Sustainability claims require scrutiny, not just sentiment.