A-score: Policy reversal shows moderate institutional capture (3) via fossil fuel industry influence, rule_of_law (2) through executive override of established regulatory frameworks, minimal separation concerns (1) as executive has policy authority, and minor corruption (1) given industry relationships. Policy_change mechanism adds 15%, federal scope 20%, severity slightly below baseline (0.95 composite). Total: 13.34. B-score: Extremely high hype driven by 'saves the whales' framing (outrage_bait:7, meme_ability:8) creating absurdist environmental contradiction. Strong media appeal (8) for climate/energy coverage. Layer 2 shows major mismatch (8) between whale conservation framing and actual energy policy reversal, narrative_pivot (7) reframing fossil fuel preference as environmental protection. Intentionality high (9) with culture war overlay and tribal signaling. D-score: -16.85 indicates clear List B classification.