As some people may or may not know, I am a full member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in good standing. The 2014 AGU Fall Meeting is coming up in just over a week, 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. Last year when I attended, I produced several reports and videos, plus many, many, live Twitter entries that kept tabs on the politics and the science. This year I hope to do the same.
There’s only one problem. It is VERY expensive to attend.
Add a hotel for 5 days at the typical $150-250 per night rate in SFO, plus incidentals, parking, etc. and the cost to attend easily tops $2000.
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. I’ll drive down to save money rather than take a plane.
So, like I did last year, 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. It is very important that at least one climate skeptic reporter attend. Otherwise, the media coverage will be completely one-sided. AGU approved my media pass, so now I’m set to attend.
This year, I’m happy to report that AGU management has anticipated my attendance, and they have been pro-active with providing assistance equipment for my hearing impairment. Thanks to Joan Burhman of AGU for her gracious assistance. I expect it will be easier for me this year.
Thanks for your consideration, and most of all thanks for reading WUWT.
Donations toward this effort will be gratefully accepted: here
THANKS TO EVERYONE! – The goal has been met, and exceeded. I’m truly humbled by the show of support. I look forward to reporting from AGU this year. – Anthony
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Anthony,
I put a check in the mail for 50
Done. Keep ’em honest with your presence!
$30 on the way
Just tossed $200 in your kitty. Gladly. I would have done more, if I could. Hope you have an incredible time, and open more than a few eyes.
Thanks for everything you do.
Hope you pass your goal and can enjoy a drink on your supporters. Have a safe trip.
I’ll be glad to donate if you will accept Bitcoin donations. They can be converted into USD on a nightly basis: https://www.coinbase.com/docs/api/donations
$50 donated. You are an invaluable resource in the fight against the stupidity of the masses and venality of the political an media classes.
50USD on the way from Oz!
Done. Hope you will accept money from the far left side of the political spectrum as well as the right.
Done
Done, have fun. By the way, are you going offer 2015 calendars?
Funds Flunged.
But dude, ask some tougher questions this year 😉
Appreciate you taking up the lead on what must be a thankless task at times. Enough for a beer sent.
Here is a little bit of my General Atomic pension (Big Nuc). Enjoy the trip.
Done
This WUWT post may experience an “Instalanche” … http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/199259/
Airbnb from $60 per night for private room:
https://www.airbnb.com/s/San-Francisco–CA–United-States?checkin=12%2F15%2F2014&checkout=12%2F19%2F2014&room_types%5B%5D=Private+room&ss_id=a4hwsnuo#
I have a small list of charities I plan to give to before year end, but this donation here today will certainly have more affect with the least amount of investment than any on my list. It is a privilege to be a part of this. Have a GREAT trip Anthony!
Done … with gratitude for all you do and best wishes.
PM me next year Anthony. I have tons of miles.
Done. Please enjoy your stay. And if possible take the “ex-fiancé”. (Love that phrase)
Added humble alms to the pot. Wish I could donate more. Thanks for your hard work.
Done. Fly. Reserve the Royal Suite. You’ll be buried in pelf.
About 160 here so far, avg. ~$50. Should help. 😉
Anthony, you are a National Asset. Gladly sent a donation. Give em hell!