I really like this idea.
It is time for James Hansen and the other global warmers to put their money where their mouth is.
The true global warming believers (the ones that have bought the whole scam) will put their money down.
But very soon the odds will get longer and longer. When they see the odds go up to 100,000 to 1 (where they should be), maybe the warmers will start waking up.
Just try for yourself in your every day life. Next time a friend, family member, co-worker goes off on the imminent danger and doom that global warming is going to cause, give them significant odds on Manhattan or another local they speak of being under water in 5 or 10 years. But make them put up a sizeable amount of money. No friendly $1 wagers. Tell them you will give them 50,000 to 1 odds with a minimum wager of $1,000.
I wager they will not take the bet.
Whats wrong? Don't have the courage of your convictions?