"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.