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
Have a beer on me. Enjoy the show. We enjoy yours here.
Left a small contribution from this self employed admirer.
I would bet that by now you’ve gotten enough for the trip plus perhaps a bit extra to support your other efforts.
I like the idea of taking Willis with you, if possible.
Also, anyone else in the skeptical camp who can afford it should consider making the trip. The more non-CAGW participants, the better.
KevinK says:
August 28, 2013 at 9:36 pm
“…However, since you have decided to censor anyone with doubts about the “greenhouse effect hypothesis” and labeled us as “deniers” I find it distasteful to assist you. Perhaps you can hitchhike to your intended destination ?”
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It is a sad state of affairs, the rented jet (wouldn’t that be cool) may not materialize.
We’re trying.
Done. Hope you get enough to fly, and room and eat in style!
Met you as well as listened to you in Chicago at the Heartland Conference (tall Swede with a moustache). Can’t appreciate your work more!!
Donation done and please have good beer on me!
If you’re ever feeling discouraged or when life is just getting you down, read this thread,
An-th-o-ny. “No man is a failure who has friends.” Mark Twain
Here’s to you, A-n-th-o-ny Watts, the richest man in town.
Knock ’em dead in San Francisco!
[Thank you, Janice. ~. mod]
Is nudity mandatory or can you wear a loin cloth?
As a dad of three teenagers, I have to wait for the coming payday to offer my contribution.
But then… 😉
Done.
Go, man go!
Would happily donate $20 to help fund your participation in the conference but Paypal doesn’t accept my Visa cards. Here’s wishing you succes in the venture anyway.
£20 from an English reader.
I wish I could fund the whole trip!
Done. Sorry it’s not more, you’re worth a lot, lot more!
Hi Anthony
A small token of appreciation from the Skeptics of middle England.
$20 from Philip in Milton Keynes. Done
Coldish says:
August 29, 2013 at 12:51 am
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Coldish, Paypal is just one email-address away. All you need to do is to sign up there.
Done. Thanks for your persistent efforts.
Lars
You’ve got my donation. Happy to support you and “the cause” (of keeping climate science skeptical).
Even if they don’t give you press accreditation, will you be putting in a pile of WUWT press articles into the press room for the media to pick up?. There are sure to be at least one or two open minded news organisations that will look at your news item objectively.
£13.30 of proper money contributed!
Done. Have fun at “the get together”.
Only $20 but every bit counts, thanks for all your work Anthony.
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.
All I can say, Anthony, is that you’re worth it.
Your friend & suppotrter,
~ Dave
Glad to help out. I look at it as a very miniscule fee for wide use of your copyrighted gems. /mark fraser
You must be at least heading to $5,000 now. I hope that you consider the suggestion hat any excess should be used to fund the expenses of a WUWT representative at such conferences. If you let us know when the conferences were we could keep it topped up too.
It must add a little prestige to go to an event knowing that you have been helped by the voluntary and sometimes sacrificial gifts of people who wish to support your activities.