i think it's outrageous, but something about the $10k doesn't ring true - who's willing to put their ethics in the garbage and risk being a pariah and labelled "general retard" in their field of smart kids for ten thousand clams? and if these oil companies need this disputed by REAL scientists with actual reputations - not the ones who wear bow ties and demonstrate blenders on infomercials - you'd think they'd be offering a little more than ten grand.

then again, i'm underestimating the stupidity and moral bankruptcy of these oil moguls, which is always a losing strategy.