As some people may or may not know, I am a full member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in good standing. The AGU fall meeting is coming up, and I hope to attend so that I can cover what is being presented in the world of climate science, while keeping tabs on the antics of people like Michael Mann, Peter Gleick, and some of the other players.
There’s only one problem.
It is VERY expensive to attend. Just the registration alone costs $415.
Add a hotel for 3 days at the typical $150-200 per night rate in SFO, plus incidentals, and the cost to attend easily tops $1000. I’ll drive down to save money rather than take a plane.
While many attendees get the taxpayers (via their Universities) or their NGO’s via donors to pay for such things, WUWT has no such resources, and despite the claims common from detractors, we are still waiting for that ‘big oil check’ to arrive.
So, I thought I’d ask the readership if they can help out so that there will be somebody at AGU to report on climate science that can do so from the skeptic side. I anticipate there will be much follow-on science claims from the upcoming AR5 report, so there is likely to be ample items of interest. I envision a number of segments for WUWT-TV to be put up here.
As a side note, I hope to be able to do a WUWT get together/dinner to thank moderators and contributors as was done almost two years ago and any additional funds received will be put towards that.
Thanks for your consideration, and most of all thanks for reading WUWT.
Donations gratefully accepted: here
The goal has been met, and exceeded, and I am forever grateful to those who have been so very kind to help in this endeavor. The kindness on display has been both overwhelming and humbling. – Anthony
Done. All the best!
Done. Hope you get enough to bring a small gift home for the wife and kids. Best of luck Anthony!
Done.
Done. Thank you for all you do.
Do you have a PO Box, if we prefer cash?
Also try the press/media registration, Anthony, which is free, and you certainly should qualify.
It would be a most newsworthy item if they think you don’t!
REPLY: I tried way back in 2007, but they didn’t consider WUWT to be “bona fide” then. I doubt they’ll approve now, but it is worth it I suppose just to get an answer again. – Anthony
I attended last year’s Fall AGU meeting in SF.
It was worthwhile to see many of the main players in the climate dialog.
I plan on attending again this year.
Anthony, I hope to see you there.
John
I read this site every day. Best $30 I’ve spent in a while. Thank you Anthony, and good luck at the conference.
What? Big Oil isn’t funding you heavily for this? Oh well, here’s some help from a guy who drives a big SUV.
Done. Here’s $50. Keep up the great work
done
Done. Thanks for everything that you do
Done…..keep up the fight!
Probably the best investments I’ve made all year…
Done! Thanks for asking and thanks for keeping the world informed!
Thanks for alll you do, Anthony. My small part to help….
Because of this site, I grind every ecocondriac, envirowacko, and warmista I come into contact with into dust. Totally my pleasure to donate.
Keep up the great work, Anthony, and be sure to let us know what the Mannians are up to.
Done.
Do they allow questions from the floor?
Will you be allowed to speak?
If so, I wish I could be there.
Done, but fair warning – I may be associated with Big Oil (I own three automobiles powered by gasoline.)
Done. As the UK’s largest supermarket is fond of telling everyone…………
“Every little helps”
$50.00 done.
Done. Not a lot, but hope it helps.
Anthony – not being familiar with the US tax code I thought I would ask whether there is some way of making a “contribution” that is more tax effective than other ways – for example asking in comments that it should be used solely to defray WUWT business expenses, or perhaps your time in researching topics for future articles – or whatever. Would this help, or am I barking entirely up the wrong tree …?
$50 done but I’m not sure my old heart will be able to stand the report back. Have fun !!
done!