For example, let's say you were born in 1980. If the global surface temperature average, according to NOAA, was greater in march of 1980 than it is in march of

For example, let's say you were born in 1980. If the global surface temperature average, according to NOAA, was greater in march of 1980 than it is in march of 2017, I will pay you $2k. If, on the other hand, march of 1980 was colder than march of 2017, you pay me $1k. Happy to put $24k into the reputable escrow service of your choice and wholly pay for the escrow fees myself, if you'll do the same with $12k, ensuring that the bet can last a whole year. I'm also happy to scale down, if that's too rich for your blood. It must be for the full 12 months, as I have found the educational value of this bet increases substantially if it lasts for more than a few months.