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Wrong question as there is no evidence now or in the past that the earth will get too hot. When you are in a hole the first way out is to stop digging. When you are in an ice age the first way out is to welcome any new warming, I think?We are in the Quaternary Ice age for the past 2.5 million years hopefully we will exit but at the current tepid warming not for a very long time and hard to imagine how the earth could ever become too hot for us? We like it hot.This graph identifies the names from history when like now the earth was warming and no hint of catastrophe during those times - Minoan, Roman and Medieval Warming.Climate change is only a statistic of weather and the alarmists have predicted moderate winter weather without snow as part of global warming. Think about it how will the earth get too hot if every winter is too cold, particularly with the snow albedo that means each year passes ice and cooling onto the next year. The glaciers expand and unless the polar glaciers melt we are stuck in the Quaternary.The infamous and false hockey stick graph of Michael Mann repudiated by leading scientists and Dr. Tim Ball in particular is the genesis of public fears of too hot climate in the future. The flawed graph has been erased by later reports of the IPCC and Ball recently won a libel case brought by Mann where undisclosed data was in issue.The fudge of Mann was to erase the Medieval Warming period and the Little Ice age. The effect of the graph was to create by the tampering a new and dramatic sudden warming to coincide with industrialization. The tampering became the basis for Al Gore’s false inconvenient truth video and the alleged climate crisis from man made ‘global warming. ’ However when you put the past back in the graph the warming is not significant or unnatural.It is the tampering with the base representing a couple of thousand years of data that changes everything.This graph helps put the past in the correct perspective by including the Medieval Warm period and the Little Ice Age and shows no unusual warming today just natural recovery from the globall Little Ice age.An excellent review explaining why the fudged hockey stick matters so much is offered by Dr Richard Muller in this youtube interview.Richard Muller’s critique of Michael Mann’s by explaining why hisHockey Stick graph is not ok today!The term global warming is inapt and unscientific as we are in an ice age and the right term is the Holocene Interglacial. This matters because it is natural to have some warming during the interglacial before the certainty of the climate swinging to the freezing ‘glaciation.’It should be easy to understand that warmer is better than colder weather proven by our consistent holiday destinations in tropical climates. Yet somehow the alarmist have caused fear of warming.While it seems too obvious to study there are science papers showing the reality of warmer over colder.Global Warming Reduces Mortality. Cold Kills.Cheng et al., 2018 We collected daily time-series data on all-cause deaths and weather variables for the five most populous Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth), from 2000 to 2009. … The greatest percentage increase in mortality was for cold (2.0%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.4%, 2.6%), followed by heat (1.2%, 95% CI: 0.7%, 1.7%), and temperature variability (0.5%, 95% CI: 0.3%, 0.7%). There was no clear temporal pattern in mortality risk associated with any temperature exposure in Australia. Heat, cold and temperature variability together resulted in 42,414 deaths during the study period, accounting for about 6.0% of all deaths. Most of attributable deaths were due to cold (61.4%), and noticeably, contribution from temperature variability (28.0%) was greater than that from heat (10.6%).Deng et al., 2019 Using daily mortality and meteorological data from 2009 to 2016 … [w]e analysed 89 467 non-accidental deaths; 4131 were attributable to overall temperatures, with an attributable fraction of 4.75% (95% eCI 2.33% to 6.79%). Most of the mortality burden was caused by cold (4.08%; 0.86% to 7.12%), whereas the burden due to heat was low and non-significant (0.67%; −2.44% to 3.64%). Extreme cold (1.17%; 0.58% to 1.69%) was responsible for 24.6% (ie, 1.17% divided by 4.75%) of the total death burden. In the stratification analyses, attributable risk due to cold was higher for cardiovascular than respiratory disease (6.18% vs 3.50%). … Previous studies have found that most of the mortality burden is caused by exposure to cold days, with comparatively lower attributable risk, or even none, due to heat exposure. For example, Hajat et. al showed that all-cause mortality attributable to heat ranged from 0.37% in London (1976–2003) to 1.45% in Milan (1985–2002), and another study conducted in London from 1986 to 1996 found that attributable fraction of mortality for each 1°C decrease below a threshold of 15°C was 5.42% (4.13% to 6.69%), with no burden due to heat.Winters are earlier and more harsh with record snowfall around the world while Co2 levels rise. This weather makes false the whole attack on fossil fuels making the climate too hot as predicted by alarmists.Extreme Weather GSMTHE CONTINENTAL U.S. JUST SET IT’S COLDEST-EVER OCTOBER TEMPERATURE, BREAKING THE PREVIOUS RECORD FROM 1917OCTOBER 29, 2019 CAP ALLONThe western U.S. was blasted by a yet ANOTHER brutal Arctic air mass yesterday, Oct 28, with this one delivering the COLDEST TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.Peter Sinks, Utah –east of Logan– broke the Lower-48’s cold temperature record for the month of October on Monday morning with a staggering reading of minus 35 degrees.The area is know for it’s cold temperatures thanks to its high elevation (8,164 ft) as well as its unique topography, said Chicago meteorologist Tom Skilling.“It is a basin a half mile (804.67 meters) in diameter with no outlet, like a large bowl. Cold air collects in the basin on clear, calm nights,” Skilling said. “Very low temperatures can occur there, especially during outbreaks of arctic air in the winter.”The weather station located at the bottom of the sink took the -35F (-37.2C) reading at approximately 6:15AM on Monday morning, Oct 28 — beating-out the previous record low of -33F (-36.1C) set way back in 1917 (just after weak solar cycle 14, which was similar to the cycle we’ve just experienced, 24).Forgive me but I’d like to type it again, the Lower-48 just broke it’s coldest-ever temperature record for the month of October. And in addition, and perhaps even more astonishingly, the record may not even last that long — another all-time low mark is expected to be reached overnight Wednesday.Brutal Arctic air will continue to be funneled southwards from Canada by a dominant meridional (wavy) jet stream flow, which itself is associated with historically low solar activity.Prepare for the COLD — grow your own.Social Media channels are restricting Electroverse’s reach — be sure to subscribe to receive new post notifications by email (the box is located in the sidebar >>> or scroll down if on mobile).And/or become a Patron, by clicking here: http://patreon.com/join/electroverseAny way you can, help us spread the message so others can survive and thrive in the coming times.Grand Solar Minimum + Pole ShiftThe Continental U.S. just set it's Coldest-Ever October Temperature, Breaking the Previous Record from 1917 - ElectroverseThe actual weather is far colder as today’s chart shows than the fake climate models of the alarmists. MEDIA STORIES FROM AROUNG THE WORLD PAINT THE PICTURE OF A COOLING CLIMATE.© CFHT Telescope webcamBuilding instability and moisture are resulting in extensive fog, ice and high humidity at the summit, forecasters say. Ice and snow can already be seen on observatory webcams.Ice is starting to cover the summit of Mauna Kea on Tuesday afternoon.Observatory webcams show snow and fog surrounding the telescopes at the 13,000 ft level of the mountain.October snow falling on Mauna Kea summit in Hawaii -- Sott.net“Minus 45 degrees in October? An Arctic blast is breaking records across western and central USDoyle RiceUSA TODAYPublished October 30, 2019Minus 45 degrees in October? An Arctic blast is breaking records across western and central US“The calendar may say October but the weather is more typical of January in portions of the western and central U.S."A wave of Arctic air has infiltrated the northern tier of the United States this week, shattering record lows, and threatening as many as 70 (other record lows) through Halloween," AccuWeather said.Subzero cold was recorded as far south as the Grand Canyon on Wednesday morning, the Weather Channel said. Big Piney, Wyoming, plunged to minus 24 degrees before sunrise Wednesday.Notorious cold spot Peter Sinks, Utah, dipped to an incredible minus 45 degrees early Wednesday. This appeared to be the coldest October temperature on record anywhere in the Lower 48 states, according to Utah-based meteorologist Timothy Wright.High temperatures Wednesday were forecast to be 30 to 50 degrees below normal across Colorado, Texas and the central Plains, according to meteorologist Ryan Maue of BAM Weather. “Denver's low temperature Thursday morning could come within a few degrees of the city's all-time coldest October temperature of minus 2 degrees, the Weather Channel said.The biting cold air for this time of year is being funneled southward from Canada into the western and central United States by a southward plunge of the jet stream, the Weather Channel reported. That dip in the jet stream will slowly migrate eastward late in the week, taking the colder air with it.By Friday, while the intensity of the cold will ease, even the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard will see a switch to chilly weather, the Capital Weather Gang said. Highs will hover only in the 50s from Friday through the weekend in cities such as Washington, Philadelphia and New York.”Extreme Weather GSMExtreme Weather GSMTHE CONTINENTAL U.S. JUST SET IT’S COLDEST-EVER OCTOBER TEMPERATURE, BREAKING THE PREVIOUS RECORD FROM 1917OCTOBER 29, 2019 CAP ALLONThe western U.S. was blasted by a yet ANOTHER brutal Arctic air mass yesterday, Oct 28, with this one delivering the COLDEST TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.Peter Sinks, Utah –east of Logan– broke the Lower-48’s cold temperature record for the month of October on Monday morning with a staggering reading of minus 35 degrees.The area is know for it’s cold temperatures thanks to its high elevation (8,164 ft) as well as its unique topography, said Chicago meteorologist Tom Skilling.“It is a basin a half mile (804.67 meters) in diameter with no outlet, like a large bowl. Cold air collects in the basin on clear, calm nights,” Skilling said. “Very low temperatures can occur there, especially during outbreaks of arctic air in the winter.”The weather station located at the bottom of the sink took the -35F (-37.2C) reading at approximately 6:15AM on Monday morning, Oct 28 — beating-out the previous record low of -33F (-36.1C) set way back in 1917 (just after weak solar cycle 14, which was similar to the cycle we’ve just experienced, 24).Forgive me but I’d like to type it again, the Lower-48 just broke it’s coldest-ever temperature record for the month of October. And in addition, and perhaps even more astonishingly, the record may not even last that long — another all-time low mark is expected to be reached overnight Wednesday.Brutal Arctic air will continue to be funneled southwards from Canada by a dominant meridional (wavy) jet stream flow, which itself is associated with historically low solar activity.“That dip in the jet stream will slowly migrate eastward late in the week taking the colder air with it,” reports the Weather Channel.“NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCES FOURTH COLDEST SEPTEMBER THIS CENTURYOCTOBER 4, 2019 CAP ALLONNew Zealand’s average temperature last month –for the country as a whole– was below the 1981-2010 September avg., Niwa has said in its Monthly Climate Summary.An unusual warming of the atmosphere high above Antarctica –called a Sudden Stratospheric Warming event (SSW)– assisted in making last month the fourth coldest September in New Zealand this century.There have only ever been two SSWs recorded in the Southern Hemisphere, previous to this years — one in September 2002 (major) and another in September 2010 (minor).The 2002 SSW event resulted in New Zealand experiencing a significant cold outbreak in October while the 2010 event was associated with record rainfall during September.”https://electroverse.net/new-zea...Extreme Weather GSMSURPRISE SPRING SNOW BLANKETS ARAUCANÍA, CHILEWe are in the Quaternary Ice age and this means getting too hot does not happen. Even exiting the Quaternary which depends on melting of polar ice is not happening and if it did this would take us into a tropical age and past history show that is beneficial to plants and animals. Go to google or duckduckgo and look up the Quaternary. You will see during the ice age weather swings between a warmer interglacial and a brutal glaciation.We need to worry about our current interglacial called the Holocene Optimum ending soon. Already temperatures are declining when looked at over the past 6000 years.There is no evidence that fossil fuels are making the climate warmer by the rise in Co2 because the past shows that Co2 lags temperature rise and therefore cannot cause the rise!This graph is a vivid illustration of Co2 lagging temperatures.NEW RESEARCH shows Co2 is not the driver of climate change.Published: 25 September 2019Low CO2 levels of the entire Pleistocene epochJiawei Da,Yi Ge Zhang,Gen Li,Xianqiang Meng &Junfeng JiNature Communications volume 10, Article number: 4342 (2019) | Download CitationAbstractQuantifying ancient atmospheric pCO2 provides valuable insights into the interplay between greenhouse gases and global climate. Beyond the 800-ky history uncovered by ice cores, discrepancies in both the trend and magnitude of pCO2 changes remain among different proxy-derived results. The traditional paleosol pCO2 paleobarometer suffers from largely unconstrained soil-respired CO2 concentration (S(z)). Using finely disseminated carbonates precipitated in paleosols from the Chinese Loess Plateau, here we identified that their S(z) can be quantitatively constrained by soil magnetic susceptibility. Based on this approach, we reconstructed pCO2 during 2.6–0.9 Ma, which documents overall low pCO2 levels (<300 ppm) comparable with ice core records, indicating that the Earth system has operated under late Pleistocene pCO2 levels for an extended period.https://www.nature.com/articles/...Identification of the driving forces of climate change using the longest instrumental temperature recordNew research confirms the view of leading climate scientists and scholars that trace amounts of Co2 emissions are not destabilizing the planet. Co2 is essential plant food and therefore green energy. I will summarize leading science paper that do not support the deniers of natural variability from CHINA, FRANCE, CANADA, GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES.First China scientists with new research with the longest instrumental temperature record thus far.Hisorical Chinese Painting.The authors Geli Wang & Peicai Yang and Xiuji Zhou are scientists at the CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE and Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, Beijing, China 中国气象科学研究院ANTHROPOGENIC (human activity). The driving forces are“the El Niño–Southern Oscillation cycle and the Hale sunspot cycle, respectively.”The title of the study published in the prestigious NATURE Journal is: Identification of the driving forces of climate change using the longest instrumental temperature recordhttps://www.nature.com/articles/...Their study confirms THE DRIVING FORCES OF GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE ARE NATURALThe “driving forces” of climate change are natural and not Co2 plant food emissions. A new Chinese study confirms climate change comes from natural cycles. This research is based on the longest actual temperature data of more than 400 years from 1659 to 2013, including the period of anthropogenic warming.AbstractThe identification of causal effects is a fundamental problem in climate change research. Here, a new perspective on climate change causality is presented using the central England temperature (CET) dataset, the longest instrumental temperature record, and a combination of slow feature analysis and wavelet analysis. The driving forces of climate change were investigated and the results showed two independent degrees of freedom —a 3.36-year cycle and a 22.6-year cycle, which seem to be connected to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation cycle and the Hale sunspot cycle, respectively. [Emphasis added]. Moreover, these driving forces were modulated in amplitude by signals with millennial timescales.James Matkin 
This research is very relevant and should make climate alarmists pause in their crusade against Co2 emissions from fossil fuels. Far too much focus on Co2 like a one trick pony in a big tent circus where solar radiation is a more compelling show. The thrust of recent research has demonstrated that climate changes continually and is determined by natural forces that humans have no significant control over. Many leading scientists have presented research of other "driving forces" and cautioned against the arrogance of many that "the science is settled." See Judith Curry of the Georgia Institute of Technology and blogger at Climate Etc. talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about climate change. Curry argues that climate change is a "wicked problem" with a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the expected damage as well as the political and technical challenges of dealing with the phenomenon. She emphasizes the complexity of the climate and how much of the basic science remains incomplete. The conversation closes with a discussion of how concerned citizens can improve their understanding of climate change and climate change policy.
http://www.econtalk.org/arc...https://www.nature.com/articles/...JAMES MATKIN•2017-08-23 10:03 PMThe great failure of the Paris accord is the failure to accept that the IPCC Al Gore hypothesis of anthropogenic warming is not settled science. Indeed, none of the predictions of doom have occurred. New research confirms the view of leading climate scientists and scholars that trace amounts of Co2 emissions are not destabilizing the planet. Co2 is essential plant food and therefore green energy. The “driving force” of climate change is natural and not Co2 plant food emissions. A new Chinese study confirms climate change comes from natural cycles. This research is based on the longest actual temperature data of more than 400 years from 1659 to 2013, including the period of anthropogenic warming. The authors Geli Wang & Peicai Yang and Xiuji Zhou are scientists at the CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE and Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, Beijing, China 中国气象科学研究院 Their study confirms THE DRIVING FORCES OF GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE ARE NOT ANTHROPOGENIC (human activity). The driving forces are “the El Niño–Southern Oscillation cycle and the Hale sunspot cycle, respectively.” The title of the study published in the prestigious NATURE Journal is: Identification of the driving forces of climate change using the longest instrumental temperature record Identification of the driving forces of climate change using the longest instrumental temperature record This means that climate change cannot be stopped as Paris attendees believed. Co2 is very beneficial plant food and we need more not less. Why climate change is good for the world | The Spectator It is good news for civilization that the Paris targets are not being met around the world.https://www.nature.com/news/prov...Genghis Khan established what would later become the largest contiguous empire in history.IPCC FUDGED Data in 2001 to remove the MEDIEVAL WARM PERIOD to make today seem unprecedented.MEDIEVAL WARM PERIOD CHANGED WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORYGenghis Khan sweeps across the lands, conquering and subsuming all who stand in his way." the tree-rings showed that the years between 1211 and 1225—a period of time that coincided with the meteoric rise of Genghis Khan, who died in 1227—were marked by unusually heavy rainfall and mild temperatures.Eventually the Mongols would establish the largest land empire in history, ruling over modern Korea, China, Russia, eastern Europe, southeast Asia, Persia, India and parts of the Middle East.[1] W.The medieval warming with mild temperatures and heavy rainfall gave horses the advantage and this made Genghis Khan the greatest conqueror in history.Petition References demolish the false climate crisis.The most recent Italian petition of 90 leading scientists exposing the deceptions of Michael Mann used to create public fear by Al Gore, Justin Trudeau and Barack Obama.“Climate simulation models do not reproduce the observed natural variability of the climate and, in particular, do not reconstruct the warm periods of the last 10,000 years. These were repeated about every thousand years and include the well-known Medieval Warm Period , the Hot Roman Period, and generally warm periods during the Optimal Holocene period.These PERIODS OF THE PAST HAVE ALSO BEEN WARMER THAN THE PRESENT PERIOD, despite the CO2 concentration being lower than the current, while they are related to the millennial cycles of solar activity. These effects are not reproduced by the models.”The full terms of the Italian petition follows -90 Leading Italian Scientists Sign Petition: CO2 Impact On Climate “UNJUSTIFIABLY EXAGGERATED” … Catastrophic Predictions “NOT REALISTIC”By P Gosselin on4. July 2019NOTE: The English version of the petition that follows below is an unpolished translation of the original Italian version. The English version still needs to be polished up a bit, but it fully and accurately conveys the overall thrust of the original Italian version.In 1517, a 33-year-old theology professor at Wittenberg University walked over to the Castle Church in Wittenberg and nailed a paper of 95 theses to the door, hoping to spark an academic discussion about their contents. Source. The same is happening today in Italy concerning climate science as dogma.90 Italian scientists sign petition addressed to Italian leadersTo the President of the RepublicTo the President of the SenateTo the President of the Chamber of DeputiesTo the President of the CouncilPETITION ON GLOBAL ANTHROPGENIC HEATING (Anthropogenic Global Warming, human-caused global warming)The undersigned, citizens and scientists, send a warm invitation to political leaders to adopt environmental protection policies consistent with scientific knowledge.In particular, it is urgent to combat pollution where it occurs, according to the indications of the best science. In this regard, the delay with which the wealth of knowledge made available by the world of research is used to reduce the anthropogenic pollutant emissions widely present in both continental and marine environmental systems is deplorable.But we must be aware that CARBON DIOXIDE IS ITSELF NOT A POLLUTANT. On the contrary, it is indispensable for life on our planet.In recent decades, a thesis has spread that the heating of the Earth’s surface of around 0.9°C observed from 1850 onwards would be anomalous and caused exclusively by human activities, in particular by the emission of CO2 from the use of fossil fuels in the atmosphere.This is the thesis of anthropogenic global warming [Anthropogenic Global Warming] promoted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations, whose consequences would be environmental changes so serious as to fear enormous damage in an imminent future, unless drastic and costly mitigation measures are immediately adopted.In this regard, many nations of the world have joined programs to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and are pressured by a intense propaganda to adopt increasingly burdensome programs whose implementation involves heavy burdens on the economies of the individual member states and depend on climate control and, therefore, the “rescue” of the planet.However, the anthropogenic origin of global warming IS AN UNPROVEN HYPOTHESIS, deduced only from some climate models, that is complex computer programs, called General Circulation Models .On the contrary, the scientific literature has increasingly highlighted the existence of a natural climatic variability that the models are not able to reproduce.This natural variability explains a substantial part of global warming observed since 1850.The anthropogenic responsibility for climate change observed in the last century is therefore UNJUSTIFIABLY EXAGGERATED and catastrophic predictions ARE NOT REALISTIC.The climate is the most complex system on our planet, so it needs to be addressed with methods that are adequate and consistent with its level of complexity.Climate simulation models do not reproduce the observed natural variability of the climate and, in particular, do not reconstruct the warm periods of the last 10,000 years. These were repeated about every thousand years and include the well-known Medieval Warm Period , the Hot Roman Period, and generally warm periods during the Optimal Holocene period.These PERIODS OF THE PAST HAVE ALSO BEEN WARMER THAN THE PRESENT PERIOD, despite the CO2 concentration being lower than the current, while they are related to the millennial cycles of solar activity. These effects are not reproduced by the models.It should be remembered that the heating observed since 1900 has actually started in the 1700s, i.e. at the minimum of the Little Ice Age , the coldest period of the last 10,000 years (corresponding to the millennial minimum of solar activity that astrophysicists call Maunder Minimal Solar ). Since then, solar activity, following its millennial cycle, has increased by heating the earth’s surface.Furthermore, the models fail to reproduce the known climatic oscillations of about 60 years.These were responsible, for example, for a warming period (1850-1880) followed by a cooling period (1880-1910), a heating (1910-40), a cooling (1940-70) and a a new warming period (1970-2000) similar to that observed 60 years earlier.The following years (2000-2019) saw the increase not predicted by the models of about 0.2 ° C [two one-hundredths of a degree]per decade, but a substantial climatic stability that was sporadically interrupted by the rapid natural oscillations of the equatorial Pacific ocean, known as the El Nino Southern Oscillations , like the one that led to temporary warming between 2015 and 2016.The media also claim that extreme events, such as hurricanes and cyclones, have increased alarmingly. Conversely, these events, like many climate systems, have been modulated since the aforementioned 60-year cycle.For example, if we consider the official data from 1880 on tropical Atlantic cyclones that hit North America, they appear to have a strong 60-year oscillation, correlated with the Atlantic Ocean’s thermal oscillation called Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation .The peaks observed per decade are compatible with each other in the years 1880-90, 1940-50 and 1995-2005. From 2005 to 2015 the number of cyclones decreased precisely following the aforementioned cycle. Thus, in the period 1880-2015, between number of cyclones (which oscillates) and CO2 (which increases monotonically) there is no correlation.The climate system is not yet sufficiently understood. Although it is true that CO2 is a greenhouse gas, according to the IPCC itself the climate sensitivity to its increase in the atmosphere is still extremely uncertain.It is estimated that a doubling of the concentration of atmospheric CO2, from around 300 ppm pre-industrial to 600 ppm, can raise the average temperature of the planet from a minimum of 1° C to a maximum of 5° C.This uncertainty is enormous.In any case, many recent studies based on experimental data estimate that the climate sensitivity to CO2 is CONSIDERABLY LOWER than that estimated by the IPCC models.Then, it is scientifically unrealistic to attribute to humans the responsibility for warming observed from the past century to today. The advanced alarmist forecasts, therefore, are not credible, since they are based on models whose results contradict the experimental data.All the evidence suggests that these MODELS OVERESTIMATE the anthropogenic contribution and underestimate the natural climatic variability, especially that induced by the sun, the moon, and ocean oscillations.Finally, the media release the message according to which, with regard to the human cause of current climate change, there would be an almost unanimous consensus among scientists that the scientific debate would be closed.However, first of all we must be aware that the scientific method dictates that the facts, and not the number of adherents, make a conjecture a consolidated scientific theory .In any case, the same alleged consensus DOES NOT EXIST. In fact, there is a remarkable variability of opinions among specialists – climatologists, meteorologists, geologists, geophysicists, astrophysicists – many of whom recognize an important natural contribution to global warming observed from the pre-industrial period and even from the post-war period to today.There have also been petitions signed by thousands of scientists who have expressed dissent with the conjecture of anthropogenic global warming.These include the one promoted in 2007 by the physicist F. Seitz, former president of the American National Academy of Sciences, and the one promoted by the Non-governmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC), whose 2009 report concludes that “Nature, not the activity of Man governs the climate”.In conclusion, given the CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE THAT FOSSIL FUELS have for the energy supply of humanity, we suggest that they should not adhere to policies of uncritically reducing carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere with THE ILLUSORY PRETENSE OF CONTROLLING THE CLIMATE.http://www.opinione.it/…/redazione_riscaldamento-globale-…/…PROMOTING COMMITTEE:Uberto Crescenti, Emeritus Professor of Applied Geology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, formerly Rector and President of the Italian Geological Society.Giuliano Panza, Professor of Seismology, University of Trieste, Academician of the Lincei and of the National Academy of Sciences, called of the XL, 2018 International Award of the American Geophysical Union.Alberto Prestininzi, Professor of Applied Geology, La Sapienza University, Rome, formerly Scientific Editor in Chief of the magazine International IJEGE and Director of the Geological Risk Forecasting and Control Research Center.Franco Prodi, Professor of Atmospheric Physics, University of Ferrara.Franco Battaglia, Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Modena; Galileo Movement 2001.Mario Giaccio, Professor of Technology and Economics of Energy Sources, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, former Dean of the Faculty of Economics.Enrico Miccadei, Professor of Physical Geography and Geomorphology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.Nicola Scafetta, Professor of Atmospheric Physics and Oceanography, Federico II University, Naples.LEADING EUROPEAN SCIENTISTS TELL US THERE IS NO CLIMATE CRISISThe European Parliament building in Strasbourg. Image: AOPSome 300 professional scientists in Europe have signed a petition urging the European Parliament to abandon the unfounded alarmist position about an imminent "Climate Crisis" and adhere to the scientific facts as revealed by observations: european-petition.pdfSEPTEMBER 22, 2019EmielCharles Michel, President of the European Council Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission ‘To be appointed’, Head of the European Parliament -------------There is no climate emergencyWe, the undersigned 300(?) independent Climate Scientists and Professionals from 15(?) countries, wish to convey five urgent messages to you:1. Climate change is a fact. The geological archive reveals that Earth’s climate has varied as long as the planet has existed, with naturally-driven cold and warm cycles.2. After leaving the Little Ice Age (around 1870 AD), it is no surprise that we now are experiencing a warming-up period. This is fully in line with the natural behavior of the climate system. However, measurements show that the temperature-increase is significantly less than mainstream models predict.3. Anthropogenic Global Warming is only a hypothesis. There exists no proof that anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are the principal cause of global warming. On the contrary, latest insights confirm that more CO2 has only a modest influence on climate but it is hugely beneficial for agriculture, forestry, and for the photosynthesis that is the basis of life on Earth.4. Moreover, there is no scientific evidence that increasing CO2 levels have an enhancing effect on natural disasters. Quite the reverse, there are many indications that most CO2-reduction measures have a devastating effect on wildlife, land use and economic development.5. Energy policy must be based on scientific and economic realities. We argue strongly against a harmful and unrealistic “2050-carbon-neutral policy”. There is no climate emergency and therefore no cause for panic and alarm. If superior approaches emerge, we will have ample time to reflect and transition. Our aim should always be reliable and affordable energy at all times.With respect to a well-thought-out future, we advise European leaders that science should aim at a significantly better understanding of the climate system and that politics should focus on minimizing damage by giving priority to effective adaptation strategies to extreme weather events.We also recommend that European leaders make a clear difference in their policy between the Earth’s environment and the Earth’s climate. Taking good care of our environment is a matter of good stewardship. Climate change, however, is primarily caused by a complex combination of natural phenomena we cannot control.1 Promotors of the Declaration Professor Guus Berkhout (The Netherlands) Mr Viv Forbes (Australia/New Zealand) Professor Jeffrey Foss (Canada) Professor Richard Lindzen (USA) Jim O’Brien (Republic of Ireland) Professor Alberto Prestininzi (Italy) Professor Fritz Vahrenholt (Germany) ............ (Belgium) ............. (France) ............. (Norway)The undersigned:Scientists and Professionals from Belgium1. Emiel van Broekhoven, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Antwerp2. Henry A. Masson, Emeritus Professor Dynamic System Analysis and Data Mining,University of Antwerp 3. Ferdinand Meeus, Research Scientist, IPCC expert Reviewer AR6 4.Scientists and Professionals from Germany 1. Dietrich Bannert, Professor of Geology, University of Hannover 2. Hans Döhler, Professor of pharma sciences, University of Hannover 3. Werner Kirstein, Emeritus Professor of Climatology, University of Leipzig,Germany 4. Horst-Joachim Lüdecke, Professor of Operations Research (i.R.) HTW of Saarland,Saarbrücken, Germany 5. Fritz Vahrenholt, Professor (i.R.) am Institut für Technische und MakromolekulareChemie der Universität Hamburg, GermanyScientists and Professionals from Ireland 1. Jim O’Brien, Founder of the Irish Climate Science Forum2 Scientists and Professionals from ItalyPromoters 1. Uberto Crescenti, Professore Emerito di Geologia Applicata, Università di Chieti- Pescara, già Magnifico Rettore e Presidente della Società Geologica Italiana. 2. Giuliano Panza, Professore di Sismologia, Università di Trieste, Accademico dei Lincei e dell’Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze, detta dei XL, vincitore nel 2018 del Premio Internazionale dell’American Geophysical Union. 3. Alberto Prestininzi, Professore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Roma La Sapienza, già Scientific Editor in Chief della rivista internazionale Italian Journal of Engineering Geology and Environment e Direttore del Centro di Ricerca Previsione e Controllo Rischi Geologici (CERI), Sapienza Università di Roma. 4. Franco Prodi, Professore di Fisica dell’Atmosfera, Università di Ferrara. 5. Franco Battaglia, Professore di Chimica Fisica, Università di Modena; Movimento Galileo 2001. 6. Mario Giaccio, Professore di Tecnologia ed Economia delle Fonti di Energia, Università di Chieti- Pescara, già Preside della Facoltà di Economia. 7. Enrico Miccadei, Professore di Geografia Fisica e Geomorfologia, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 8. Nicola Scafetta, Professore di Fisica dell’Atmosfera e Oceanografia, Università di Napoli. Supporters 1. Antonino Zichichi, Professore Emerito di Fisica, Università di Bologna, Fondatore e Presidente del Centro di Cultura Scientifica Ettore Majorana di Erice. 2. Renato Angelo Ricci, Professore Emerito di Fisica, Università di Padova, già Presidente della Società Italiana di Fisica e della Società Europea di Fisica; Movimento Galileo 2001. 3. Aurelio Misiti, Professore di Ingegneria sanitaria-Ambientale, Università di Roma La Sapienza, già Preside della Facoltà di Ingegneria, già Presidente del Consiglio Superiore ai Lavori Pubblici. 4. Antonio Brambati, Professore di Sedimentologia, Università di Trieste, Responsabile Progetto Paleoclima-mare del PNRA, già Presidente Commissione Nazionale di Oceanografia. 5. Cesare Barbieri, Professore Emerito di Astronomia, Università di Padova. 6. Sergio Bartalucci, Fisico, Presidente Associazione Scienziati e Tecnologi per la Ricerca Italiana. 7. Antonio Bianchini, Professore di Astronomia, Università di Padova. 8. Paolo Bonifazi, Astrofisico, ex Direttore dell’Istituto di Fisica dello Spazio Interplanetario (IFSI) dell’Istituto Nazionale Astrofisica (INAF). 9. Francesca Bozzano, Professore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Roma La Sapienza, Direttore del Centro di Ricerca Previsione, Prevenzione e Controllo Rischi Geologici (CERI). 10. Marcello Buccolini, Professore di Geomorfologia, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 11. Paolo Budetta, Professore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Napoli. 12. Monia Calista, Ricercatore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 13. Giovanni Carboni, Professore di Fisica, Università di Roma Tor Vergata; Movimento Galileo 2001. 14. Franco Casali, Professore di Fisica, Università di Bologna e Accademia delle Scienze di Bologna. 15. Giuliano Ceradelli, Ingegnere e climatologo, ALDAI. 16. Augusta Vittoria Cerutti, membro del Comitato Glaciologico Italiano. 17. Domenico Corradini, Professore di Geologia Storica, Università di Modena. 18. Fulvio Crisciani, Professore di Fluidodinamica Geofisica, Università di Trieste e Istituto Scienze Marine, Cnr, Trieste.319. Carlo Esposito, Professore di Telerilevamento, Università di Roma La Sapienza. 20. Antonio Mario Federico, Professore di Geotecnica, Politecnico di Bari. 21. Mario Floris, Professore di Telerilevamento, Università di Padova. 22. Gianni Fochi, Chimico, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa; giornalista scientifico. 23. Mario Gaeta, Professore di Vulcanologia, Università di Roma La Sapienza. 24. Giuseppe Gambolati, Fellow della American Geophysical Union, Professore di Metodi Numerici, Università di Padova. 25. Rinaldo Genevois, Professore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Padova. 26. Carlo Lombardi, Professore di Impianti nucleari, Politecnico di Milano. 27. Luigi Marino, Geologo, Direttore del Centro di Ricerca Previsione, Prevenzione e Controllo Rischi Geologici (CERI) 28. Salvatore Martino, Professore di Microzonazione sismica, Università di Roma La Sapienza. 29. Paolo Mazzanti, Professore di Interferometria satellitare, Università di Roma La Sapienza. 30. Adriano Mazzarella, Professore di Meteorologia e Climatologia, Università di Napoli. 31. Carlo Merli, Professore di Tecnologie Ambientali, Università di Roma La Sapienza. 32. Alberto Mirandola, Professore di Energetica Applicata e Presidente Dottorato di Ricerca in Energetica, Università di Padova. 33. Renzo Mosetti, Professore di Oceanografia, Università di Trieste, già Direttore del Dipartimento di Oceanografia, Istituto OGS, Trieste. 34. Daniela Novembre, Ricercatore in Georisorse Minerarie e Applicazioni Mineralogiche-petrografiche, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 35. Sergio Ortolani, Professore di Astronomia e Astrofisica, Università di Padova. 36. Antonio Pasculli, Ricercatore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 37. Ernesto Pedrocchi, Professore Emerito di Energetica, Politecnico di Milano. 38. Tommaso Piacentini, Professore di Geografia Fisica e Geomorfologia, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 39. Guido Possa, Ingegnere nucleare, già Vice Ministro Viceministro del Ministero dell'Istruzione, Università e Ricerca, con delega alla ricerca. 40. Mario Luigi Rainone, Professore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Chieti- Pescara. 41. Francesca Quercia, Geologo, Dirigente di ricerca, Ispra. 42. Giancarlo Ruocco, Professore di Struttura della Materia, Università di Roma La Sapienza. 43. Sergio Rusi, Professore di Idrogeologia, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 44. Massimo Salleolini, Professore di Idrogeologia Applicata e Idrogeologia Ambientale, Università di Siena. 45. Emanuele Scalcione, Responsabile Servizio Agrometeorologico Regionale ALSIA, Basilicata. 46. Nicola Sciarra, Professore di Geologia Applicata, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 47. Leonello Serva, Geologo, già Direttore Servizi Geologici d’Italia; Accademia Europa delle Scienze e delle Arti, Classe V, Scienze Tecnologiche e Ambientali; Movimento Galileo 2001. 48. Luigi Stedile, Geologo, Centro di Ricerca Previsione, Prevenzione e Controllo Rischi Geologici (CERI), Università di Roma La Sapienza. 49. Giorgio Trenta, Fisico e Medico, Presidente Emerito dell’Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione Medica; Movimento Galileo 2001. 50. Gianluca Valensise, Dirigente di Ricerca, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Roma. 51. Corrado Venturini, Professore di Geologia Strutturale, Università di Bologna. 52. Franco Zavatti, Ricercatore di Astronomia, Università di Bologna. 53. Achille Balduzzi, Geologo, Agip-Eni. 54. Claudio Borri, Professore di Scienze delle Costruzioni, Università di Firenze,4Coordinatore del Dottorato Internazionale in Ingegneria Civile. 55. Pino Cippitelli, Geologo Agip-Eni. 56. Franco Di Cesare, Dirigente, Agip-Eni. 57. Serena Doria, Ricercatore di Probabilità e Statistica Matematica, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 58. Enzo Siviero, Professore di Ponti, Università di Venezia, Rettore dell’Università e-Campus. 59. Pietro Agostini, Ingegnere, Associazione Scienziati e Tecnologi per la Ricerca Italiana. 60. Donato Barone, Ingegnere. 61. Roberto Bonucchi, Insegnante. 62. Gianfranco Brignoli, Geologo. 63. Alessandro Chiaudani, Ph.D. agronomo, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 64. Antonio Clemente, Ricercatore di Urbanistica, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 65. Luigi Fressoia, Architetto urbanista, Perugia. 66. Sabino Gallo, Ingegnere nucleare e scrittore scientifico. 67. Daniela Giannessi, Primo Ricercatore, IPCF-CNR, Pisa. 68. Roberto Grassi, Ingegnere, Amministratore G&G, Roma. 69. Alberto Lagi, Ingegnere, Presidente di Società Ripristino Impianti Complessi Danneggiati. 70. Luciano Lepori, Ricercatore IPCF-CNR, Pisa. 71. Roberto Madrigali, Meteorologo. 72. Ludovica Manusardi, Fisico nucleare e giornalista scientifico, UGIS. 73. Maria Massullo, Tecnologa, ENEA-Casaccia, Roma. 74. Enrico Matteoli, Primo Ricercatore, IPCF-CNR, Pisa. 75. Gabriella Mincione, Professore di Scienze e Tecniche di Medicina di Laboratorio, Università di Chieti-Pescara. 76. Massimo Pallotta, Primo Tecnologo, Istituto Nazionale Fisica Nucleare. 77. Enzo Pennetta, Professore di Scienze Naturali e divulgatore scientifico. 78. Franco Puglia, Ingegnere, Presidente CCC, Milano. 79. Nunzia Radatti, Chimico, Sogin. 80. Vincenzo Romanello, Ingegnere nucleare, Ricercatore presso il Centro Ricerca di Rez, Repubblica Ceca. 81. Alberto Rota, Ingegnere, Ricercatore presso CISE e ENEL ed esperto di energie rinnovabili. 82. Massimo Sepielli, Direttore di Ricerca, ENEA, Roma. 83. Ugo Spezia, Ingegnere, Responsabile Sicurezza Industriale, SoGIN; Movimento Galileo 2001. 84. Emilio Stefani, Professore di Patologia vegetale, Università di Modena. 85. Umberto Tirelli, Visiting Senior Scientist, Istituto Tumori d’Aviano; Movimento Galileo 2001. 86. Roberto Vacca, Ingegnere e scrittore scientifico. 87. Giorgio Bertucelli, Ingegnere, già Dirigente Industriale, Associazione Lombarda Dirigenti Aziende Industriali. 88. Luciano Biasini, Professore Emerito, già Docente di Calcoli numerici e grafici, Direttore dell'Istituto Matematico e Preside della Facoltà di Scienze Matematiche, Fisiche e Naturali dell'Università di Ferrara. 89. Giampiero Borrielli, Ingegnere. 90. Antonio Maria Calabrò, Ingegnere, Ricercatore, Consulente. 91. Enrico Colombo, Chimico, Dirigente Industriale. 92. Stefano De Pieri, Ingegnere energetico e nucleare. 93. Benedetto De Vivo, Professore di Geochimica in pensione dall’Università di Napoli; ora Professore Straordinario presso Università Telematica Pegaso, Napoli. 94. Carlo Del Corso, Ingegnere Chimico. 95. Francesco Dellacasa, Ingegnere, amministratore di società nel settore energetico.596. Sergio Fontanot, Ingegnere. 97. Umberto Gentili, Fisico dell'ENEA, Climatologo per il Progetto Antartide. 98. Ettore Malpezzi, Ingegnere. 99. Alessandro Martelli, Ingegnere, già dirigente ENEA. 100. Umberto Minopoli, Presidente dell'Associazione Italiana Nucleare. 101. Antonio Panebianco, Ingegnere. 102. Giorgio Prinzi, Ingegnere, Direttore responsabile della rivista 21mo Secolo Scienza e tecnologia. 103. Arnaldo Radovix, Geologo, Risk Manager in derivati finanziari. 104. Mario Rampichini, Chimico, Dirigente Industriale in pensione, Consulente. 105. Marco Ricci, Fisico, Primo Ricercatore, Istituto Nazionale di FisicaScientists and Professionals from The Netherlands1. Guus Berkhout, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics, Delft University of Technology,Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences 2. André Bijkerk, Geophysicist, Former Royal Dutch Airforce, now Climate Researcher 3. Peter Bloemers, Emeritus Professor of biochemistry, Radbout University, Nijmegen 4. Paul M.C. Braat, Emeritus Professor of Pulmonary Physics, University of Amsterdam 5. Solke Bruin, Emeritus Professor of Product-driven Process Technology, University ofEindhoven, and Former member Management Committee Unilever Research, Vlaardingen 6. Paul Cliteur, Member of the Senate of The Netherlands 7. Marcel Crok, Climate Researcher and Science Journalist 8. David E. Dirkse, Former Computer Engineer and Teacher Mathematics 9. Kees de Groot, Former Director Upstream Research Lab. Shell10. Kees de Lange, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Vrije University Amsterdam and Universityof Amsterdam 11. Louw Feenstra, Emeritus Professor Erasmus University and philosopher, Rotterdam 12. Leo Halvers, Former Director Biliton Research Arnhem and former Director technologyFoundation STW 13. Eduard Harinck, Former Logistics Expert, Nedlloyd Group/KPMG consulting 14. J.R. Hetzler, Designer Time Series Models for Water Authorities, The Netherlands 15. Jan F. Holtrop, Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Delft University ofTechnology 16. A. Huijser, Physicist and Former CTO Royal Philips Electronics17. Jacques van Kerchove, Economist and Marketeer, Former CFO Rabobank, now Climateand Environment researcher 18. R.W.J. Kouffeld, Emeritus Professor of Energy Conversion, Delft University of Technology 19. Hans H.J. Labohm, Former Expert Reviewer IPCC 20. Kees le Pair, Physicist, Former Director of Research organisations FOM and Technology &former member of the General Energy Council, The Netherlands 21. B.G. Linsen, Former Director Unilever Research Vlaardingen, The Netherlands622. Pieter Lukkes, Emeritus Professor of Economic and Human Geography, University ofGroningen 23. Hugo Matthijssen, Former Teacher Meteorology, now Publicist on Climate Matters 24. Simon Middelhoek, Emeritus Professor of Electronic Instrumentation and Sensors, DelftUniversity of Technology, Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and Member of the National Academy of Engineering, USA 25. J.M. Mulderink, Former General Director Akzo-Nobel 26. Leffert Oldenkamp, Expert Forest Management 27. Peter Oosterling, Former Scientist E & P Shell, now Climate Researcher 28. Kees Pieters, Mathematician; Former Operational Research and ICT manager at Shell 29. G.T. Robillard, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics 30. Arthur Rörsch, Former Member Board of Directors, TNO, The Netherlands 31. Don Schäfer, Former Director Shell Exploration & Production and New Business, Shell 32. Albert Stienstra, Emeritus Professor of Computer Simulation and Micro-Electronics, DelftUniversity of Technology 33. P.J. Strijkert, Former Member Board of Directors of DSM, Delft, The Netherlands 34. Dick Thoenes, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Technology, Technical University ofEindhoven 35. Fred Udo, Emeritus Professor of Nuclear Physics, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Belgium 36. J.F. van de Vate, Former Director ECN, Petten, The Netherlands. Former UN Delegate IPCC.37. Frans van den Beemt, Nuclear Physicist, Former Program Director TechnologyFoundation STW 38. Rutger van Santen, Emeritus Professor of Anorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, FormerRector Magnificus, Eindhoven University 39. Hans van Suijdam, Former Executive Vice President Research and Development DSM, TheNetherlands 40. Peter van Toorn, Former Research Geophysicist Shell41. Jannes J. Verwer, Former CEO Large Electricity Generation Group and Former ChairmanSupervisory Board State Owned Radio Active Waste Storage Facilities, The Netherlands 42. Henk van der Vorst, Emeritus Professor of Numerical Mathematics, University of Utrecht43. Jaap van der Vuurst de Vries, Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Former DeanFaculty of Applied Earth Sciences, Delft University of Technology 44. Karel Wakker, Emeritus Professor of Astrodynamics & Geodynamics, Delft University ofTechnology 45. W.J. Witteman, Professor of Applied Physics and CO2 lasers, University of Twente 46. Theo Wolters, Co-founder ‘Groene Rekenkamer’ and ‘Climategate Klimaat Wetenschapsjournalisten Milieudeskundige Meteoroloog Klimaatonderzoeker’Scientists and Professionals from Norway1. Martin Torvald Hovland, Geophysical and Geological Advisor, Former Lecturer atUniversity of Tromsø 2. Hakon Gunnar Rueslatten, Geological Researcher, Trondhheim 3. Jan-Erik Solheim, Emeritus professor Astrophysics, University of Oslo7Scientists and Professionals from United Kingdom1. John C. W. Cope, Professor of Natural Sciences, National Museum Wales, Cardiff 2. D. Q. Bowen, Emeritus Professor of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Fellow International Unionfor Quaternary Research, Cardiff University 3. Peter Gill, Physicist, Former Chair of the Institute of Physics Energy Group, UK4. Bob Heath, retired Geophysicist, Honorary member of the Indian Society of PetroleumGeologists 5. Howard Dewhirst FGS, Geologist, Initiator Open Letter to the Geological Society ofLondon 6. Peter Owen FGS, Fellow of the Geological Society of London 7. Michael Seymour, geologist, Former Managing Director Aurelian Oil & Gas and Trajan Oillimited 8. David A. L. Jenkins, Geologist, Director Hurricane Energy plc 9. Chris Matchatte-downes, Geologist, fellow of the geological Society of Gt Britain 10. Gregor Dixon FGS, Geologist, former member Geological Society of London 11. Tim Harper FGS, Geologist, Entrepreneur, Devon 12. Clive Randle, Geologist, Fellow of the Geological Society of London13. Valentina Zharkova, Professor of Mathematics and Astrophysics, Northumbria University,Newcastle upon TyneScientists and Professionals from Sweden 1. Sture Åström, professional in climate issues, secretary of the Swedish networkKlimatsans 2. Per-Olof Eriksson, Physicist, Former CEO of Sandvik Group 3. Hans Jelbring, Climate researcher 4. Gunnar Juliusson, Professor of Hematology, Lund University, Senior Consultant, SkåneUniversity Hospital, Lund 5. Sten Kaijser, Emeritus professor of Mathematics, Uppsala University 6. Nils-Axel Mörner, Emeritus professor Geology, President of the Independent Committeeon Geoethics. Former head of Paleogeophysics & Geodynamics at Stockholm University 7. Ingemar Nordin, Emeritus Professor Philosophy of Science, Linköping University 8. Gösta Pettersson, Emeritus Professor in Biochemistry, University of Lund 9. Marian Radetzki, Emeritus Professor of Economics, Luleå University of Technology10. Peter Stilbs, Emeritus Professor of Physical Chemistry, Royal Institute of Technology(KTH), StockholmScientists and Professionals from outside EU1. Tim Ball, Emeritus Professor Geography, University of Winnipeg, Canada and Advisor ofthe International Science Coalition 2. Hans-Peter Bär, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, Canada and Former Dean of BasicMedical Sciences, American University of Barbados, Barbados 3. Douglas Buerger, Fellow Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, member ofAustralian Institute of Comapany Directors, Australia84. John A. Earthrowl, retired Geologist, Brisbane Australia 5. Rex Fleming, Research Scientist, Author of Book on Carbon Dioxide Fallacy, RetiredPresident Global Aerospace, USA 6. Viv Forbes, Geologist with Special Interest in Climate, Founder of www. carbon-The Sense Home Energy Monitor, Queensland, Australia 7. Jeffrey Ernest Foss, Professor of Philosophy of Science, University of Victoria, Canada 8. Madhav Khandekar, Expert Reviewer IPCC 2007 AR4 Cycle, Canada 9. John Droz jr, Physicist, Founder of AWED Alliance, USA 10. Herman A. Pope, retired Aerospace Engineer NASA-JSC, USA 11. Richard Lindzen, Emeritus Professor Atmospheres, Oceans and Climate, MIT, USA12. Gerrit J. van der Lingen, Paleoclimatologist, New Zealand, Author of the Book The Fable ofStable Climate 13. Masayuki Hyodo, Professor of Earth Science, Kobe University, Japan 14. Clifford Ollier, Emeritus Professor of Geology and Honorary Research Fellow at theSchool of Earth and Geographical Sciences, University of Western Australia 15. Judy Ryan, Editor Principia Scientific Institution-Australia 16. Peter Salonius, Retired Research Scientist, Natural Resources, Canada 17. Ian Semple, Retired Geologist, of McGill University, Canada 18. Jim Simpson, Retired from Managing Positions in different InternationalTelecommunications Firms, now active in the Australian Climate Community, 19. Case Smit, Physicist and Expert in Environmental Protection, Co-founder of the GalileoMovement, Australia 20. Paul Taylor, Energy Economist, recipient Rossitor Raymond Award, Golden Colorado,USA 21. John W. Turner, Science Educator, Noosa Heads, Australia 22. Thomas O’Connor, Member American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Washington,USA

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Industrial ScriptsAre you an aficionado of film and television shows? Industrial Scripts pays for articles analyzing shows and movies. This site is looking for people with a broad range of interests across the genre; simply fill out the online form to apply.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screenwritingUKTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indust_Scripts23. The Write StuffThe Write Stuff is seeking talent who can write about ideas and issues regarding database experience. This site is open to hearing from new and experienced writers. Pay is a combination of $200 in cash and $200 in Compose database credits.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/composeio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/composeio/24. Secular Pro-LifeSecular Pro-Life Blog accepts submissions of any length, but is especially interested in work of approximately five paragraphs in length. Submit your blog posts for consideration by e-mail. If accepted, you will receive payment of $25.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secularprolife?_rdr=pTwitter: https://twitter.com/secularprolife25. AbroadioIf you love to travel and want to write about unique experiences and underrated locations, fill out an application form on this website. You’ll need to either provide a writing sample or link to something you have previously written. Pay is $60.00 for 1500 words via Paypal.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abroadio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/abroadio26. Athlon SportsAthlon Sports is seeking talented football writers for paid opportunities. To apply complete the online form, which includes links to your work and your Twitter profile. Pay rate not stated.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthlonSports/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AthlonSports27. LWN.netLWN is seeking writers with expert knowledge of the free software community. Contact the editors to discuss your interests. Pay range is $200.00-$250.00 for 1500 words.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LWNnet-29516279415/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwnnet28. snapt.netAre you knowledgeable about Snapt, the “most powerful, beautiful and exciting application delivery controller on the market”? Write articles (guide and tutorials) to be included on the website and get paid $50.00 per submission.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SnaptUI/Twitter: https://twitter.com/snaptUI29. linode.comLinode pays $250.00 per article accepted for publication. If you have a knack for writing and teaching people how to use Linux, visit this site to check out the topic list to see what types of articles they are interested in publishing.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linode/Twitter: https://twitter.com/linode30. semaphoreci.comIf you can write articles for software developers, you will be paid $100.00 for narrow-focused ones and $200.00 for full-length articles via Paypal. A list of ideas is posted on the website, and you can get in touch through the author form to apply and provide a writing sample.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renderedtext/Twitter: https://twitter.com/renderedtext31. Profit FDo you know about Forex or Binary options trading? Submit an application to become part of the ProfitF team. This site is looking for contributors to create quality content on a number of areas, including:Forex / Binary Options articlesEducation ArticlesTechnical AnalysisFundamental AnalysisReview of Brokers/Programs for tradingTrading PsychologyMoney ManagementPay rates are $10.00-$50.00 per article, depending on quality. Complete the online form to apply.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profitfcomTwitter: https://twitter.com/profitfcom32. Scotch.ioWrite tutorials for designers and developers. High quality is expected, and the site is specifically looking for writers interested in these topics:PHPLaravelJavaScriptNodeAngularJSServers and HostingPay rate depends on the quality, article length and your expertise.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scotchdevelopmentTwitter: https://twitter.com/scotch_io33. Online Writing JobsOWJ has been in business since 2006. Writers are hired and assigned projects based on their knowledge and expertise. Payment is made weekly, via Paypal or check.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Online-Writing-Jobs/121321054725979Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewritejob34. tutum.coYou can get paid up to $150.00 per article writing tutorials on Docker. To apply, send an e-mail to the address posted on the site and include links or attachments to your previous work.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutumcloudTwitter: https://twitter.com/tutumcloud35. International LivingDo you have a story about living overseas you want to share? International Living publishes daily “postcards” from expats about the best, and cheapest, places to retire in the world. If your story is selected for publication, you will be paid $75.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/International.LivingTwitter: https://twitter.com/inliving36. technopedia.comTechnopedia pays “competitive rates” to writers for producing web content for the site on topics geared toward IT professionals. Pitch your 600-1200 word article by sending an e-mail to the editorial staff.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techopediaTwitter: https://www.facebook.com/techopedia37. Developer TutorialsDeveloper Tutorials strives to provide users with up-to-date programming and design guides. Pay rate is not posted on the website; it depends on the quality of the tutorial or article and the demand for the subject matter.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DevTutTwitter: https://twitter.com/DevTut38. Theme Park TouristTheme Park Tourist publishes entertaining and unique articles about theme parks. The site specializes in long-form content (1000-5000 words) and pays $0.05 per word.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThemeParkTourist/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThemeParkNews39. SQL Server CentralSQL Server Central accepts articles on any SQL topic; length is not specified, but you should cover your topic in depth and with clarity. Pay is $50.00 per article, with regular contributors sometimes being paid a higher rate.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SQLServerCentral/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sqlservercentrl40. WorldStartWorldStart is seeking content for its daily newsletter, which is read by 300,000 people and focuses on tips and tricks the average user can use. The site is also interested in feature articles. Payment ranges are as follows:Approximately 250 words-$15.00Approximately 400 words-$20.00Approximately 600 words-$30.00Maximum length is approximately 800 words-$35.00Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldstartTwitter: https://twitter.com/wscomputertips41. Military BenefitsIf you have experience with the US military (current service member, veteran, spouse or family member) and are a great writer, Military Benefits News & Resources is interested in hearing from you. This website is seeking writers who can communicate effectively on topics about military benefits. Pay is $14.00 per article (500-1,000 words). Complete online form for consideration.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militarybenefitsusaTwitter: https://twitter.com/milbenefits42. The Dance JournalPhiladelphia-area writers who have a love of dance are interested in covering various forms of this type of art and are able to write 1-2 pieces per month are invited to apply. Writers for The Dance Journal are considered to be members of the press and can usually receive complimentary passes to performances in exchange for a review. Pay is $50.00 per article for first publication rights (up to 30 days). Seasoned journalists can negotiate fees separately.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philadelphiadanceTwitter: https://twitter.com/phillydance43. Transitions AbroadTransitions Abroad is a website and web magazine that welcomes submissions from new and experienced travel writers alike. Detailed writers’ guidelines are provided on the website. Writers are paid on acceptance of their articles.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransitionsAbroadTwitter: https://twitter.com/TransAbroad44. TutorialsPoint.comTutorials Point is looking for writers who can deliver great content on IT topics, as well as academic and general interest topics, such as resume writing. Pay ranges from $250.00-$500.00 per tutorial. Send your resume and writing samples to the e-mail address on the website to apply.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutorialspointindia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutorialspoint45. Open Road JourneyOpen Road Journey pays writers to share their experiences about motorcycle touring, traveling, riding motorcycles and road trips. Forward a resume and a sample of your work for consideration. All articles must be accompanied by 10-20 images. Payments are made via Paypal on completion of the article. Authors receive a six-month Pro membership as well.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openroadjourneyTwitter: https://twitter.com/open_road46. Duffel BlogDuffel Blog delivers satirical military news content every day. If you feel that you have the right stuff to contribute to the team, visit the website to see the list of instructions to apply. You’ll need to provide a writing sample, a list of headline pitches and more. Pay is a flat rate per article published.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duffelblogTwitter: https://twitter.com/DuffelBlog47. DorklyDorkly publishes list articles on topics ranging from Pokemon to Batman to Nintendo to TV. If you feel confident about tackling these types of subjects, send your pitch to the e-mail listed on the website. Single page articles pay $35.00 and multi-page articles pay $75.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorklyTwitter: https://twitter.com/dorkly48. OutkickDo you have something to say that would be suitable for the site’s Bull Pen? It doesn’t necessarily have to be about sports; it just has to be something entertaining (per the website’s guidelines). Sign up for the Bull Pen on the website to get started.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutkickTheCoverage/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theoktc49. Doctor of CreditThis site pays $50.00 for guest posts on topics related to credit scores and credit cards. Submission of articles is preferred, but you can submit a query for consideration. Regular contributors are hired from guest posters whose articles are particularly well received. Pay for regular contributions is a flat rate plus performance bonus.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorofcreditTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrofcreditMore Websites that Pay You to Write50. Horse NetworkHorse Network is always seeking fresh content about the equestrian lifestyle and the sport. The site is seeking content in the following areas:NewsSportsLifestyleLearningHumorRacingOpinionNatural HorsemanshipPay is $50.00 and up per article, plus bonuses for social shares.51. Open Permaculture SchoolAre you interested in writing about regenerative sustainability and permaculture? This online magazine is a project of the Regenerative Leadership Institute. Submission guidelines are on the website. Pay is $30.00 for 1,000 words, with the possibility to negotiate proportionately higher compensation for longer pieces.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativeleadershipinstituteTwitter: https://twitter.com/regenleadership52. southsoundmag.comSouth Sound Magazine - South Sound Magazine is the online version of South Sound magazine. Detailed writers’ guidelines are posted on the website. Payment is by flat fee, and is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthSoundMagazineTwitter: https://twitter.com/SouthSoundMag53: Hypergrid BusinessHypergrid Business compensates writers for assigned, feature stories and reported news. Typical rate is $0.05 per word. Writer guidelines are available on the website.Twitter: http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/54. EcopreneuristEcopreneurist is looking for writers who can contribute posts on green topics four or five times per month. If you have experience with any of the following topics, they want to hear from you:Green BusinessGreen BuildingRenewable/Green EnergyGreenwashingUS Regional and Local Eco Business PerspectivesInternational Ecopreneur Perspectives (US Audience)55. WealthyWebWriter.comWould you like to write about freelance writing? Submit a pitch to WealthyWebWriters and you can get paid for your knowledge and promote yourself as an expert in this niche.56. High Ground MemphisHigher Ground Memphis is an online media outlet looking for feature stories focusing on trends affecting Memphis. This site is also interested in Q&As with influencers and disruptors and shining a light on positive news. Send a query letter to the editor to request an assignment.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighGroundNews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/highgroundnews57. PhotodotoPhotodoto wants to hear from experienced photographers who have solid copywriting or blogging experience to contribute paid guest blogs on their website. If you have the writing chops and can contribute content on tips and techniques, the latest gear or post production, get in touch at the e-mail posted on the website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photodotoTwitter: https://twitter.com/photodoto58. Asian ScientistAsian Scientist Magazine is seeking full-time editors and marketers. The magazine is also seeking contributions from students, journalists, researchers and interested parties. All stories must have a focus on Asia. Send queries or completed manuscripts to the editors for consideration.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asianscientistTwitter: https://twitter.com/asianscientist59. DollarStretcherDollar Stretcher pays $.10 per word for content related to helping people save time and money. The site’s motto is “living better…for less.” Please note that only content appearing in its print newsletter is eligible for payment. Send pitch to the editor and indicate clearly whether you wish to be paid for your submission, as items appearing on the website will not be compensated.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Dollar-Stretcher-211519775573496/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dollarstretch60. RankPayRankPay’s audience wants to learn about SEO, content writing and social media. This site pays $50.00 for each original article that it publishes. Detailed blogger program guidelines are posted on the website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RankPayTwitter: https://twitter.com/rankpay61. The Marriage Counseling BlogThe Marriage Counseling Blog is looking for new authors from the licensed therapist community. Pay is negotiable for regular contributors. Contact the website for information on submitting articles.62. Jewish JournalJewish Journal accepts OpEd, First Person and Singles columns of 850 words. Send an e-mail to the address listed on the website. The publication pays for all freelance submissions it prints. You can also send story queries with clips if you are interested in contributing to the Journal’s blog.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JewishJournal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jewishjournal63. guns.comIf you are familiar with guns, the shooting lifestyle and the Second Amendment, apply to write for Guns.com as a freelance contributor. Send in your resume and three samples to the e-mail address posted on the website for consideration. The site pays a flat rate per article (rate not disclosed).Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gunscomTwitter: https://twitter.com/guns_com64. The Graphic Design SchoolThe Graphic Design School blog welcomes articles and beginner tutorials on Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop. The editors are also interested in content relating to open source software design or utility software for designers. Pay is US$100.00-$200.00 for each accepted article or tutorial. Writer guidelines are posted on the website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/38005846366/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGDSchool65. In The Know TravelerDo you have a particular interest in travel writing? Check out the submission guidelines posted here. ITKT has six travel-focused sites looking for bloggers. One of these paid opportunities may be a good fit for you. Pay is $10.00 for 450+ word story and $3 for a blog post of 150+ words. Send submission to e-mail address posted on the site for consideration.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InTheKnowTravelerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DevinGalaudet66. Wine FrogWine Frog is looking for contributors who are experts and can provide insight and inspiration to food and beverage professionals. If you feel that you can help readers increase their understanding of the wine business, submit a pitch for a piece ranging from 600-1,200 words. Pay is described as “competitive.” Details are not given.67. TutorialBoardTutorialBoard pays up to $150.00 per tutorial to writers on topics such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe AfterEffect, Autodesk Maya or any other standard CG software. Tutorials must be original and not published elsewhere on the Web. Payment is made within two weeks after the start of the month after publication.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutorialboardTwitter: https://twitter.com/tutorialboard68. 5 Best ThingsDo you enjoy researching and writing list articles? 5 Best Things may be a site where you would like to contribute. It is looking for contributors interested in posting lists on software, electronics and web services topics, as well as product reviews. Other available categories for list articles are cities, restaurant, world, food, recipes, health, science, entertainment and more. Pay starts at $15.00 and tops out at $130.00 for full product review articles.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5BestThingsTwitter: https://twitter.com/5bestthing69. Sex, etc.All of the stories on this website are written for, and by, teens. Editorial contributors can be teens located anywhere in the world who are high school or college students aged 19 or younger. Pay is $75.00 for every published story.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexEtcTwitter: https://twitter.com/sexetc70. Linux VedaLinux Veda is looking for contributors to provide tutorials, reviews, tips and tricks, and daily news on a number of open source technologies. Visit the website to see a detailed list of tutorials they are interested in. Competitive pay per post in addition to performance-based recurring earnings are offered to regular contributors.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxVeda/Twitter: https://twitter.com/linuxveda71. GradHackerGradHacker would like to hear from current graduate students who are interested in writing for the site. Send a pitch to the e-mail address listed on the site with your idea for a guest post. Paid writing opportunities may be available for those who enjoy writing for the site.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradhacker/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradhacker72. CurblyCurbly is all about DIY design and if you have a flair for home improvement and interior design and want to submit a tutorial or content for the site, go ahead and pitch your concept. Writers’ guidelines are posted on the website. Payment is made in USD within the first week of the new month following publication.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curbly/Twitter: https://twitter.com/curbly73. New StatesmanSend a pitch to the e-mail posted on the website if you are interested in becoming one of its regular contributors. Include one or two links to previous work in your e-mail. Be sure to negotiate your fee before your article is accepted and published.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewStatesman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newstatesman74. Alaska ParentAlaska Parent is looking for freelance writers who can capture the interest of local readers. Read the articles on the website before you pitch to get a feel for the style and check out the editorial calendar and style guide for guidance to increase the likelihood of having your query accepted. Payment for original articles ranges from $40.00-$200.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alaskaparentTwitter: https://twitter.com/alaskaparent75. AuctionBytes-UpdateAuctionBytes-Update is a free twice-monthly newsletter which is distributed to new and experienced users of online auctions. If you are knowledgeable about this topic, you are invited to contribute articles. Regular articles are compensated at a pre-negotiated fee, stories about collectibles pay $20.00. All story ideas must be approved in advance. Send story ideas to e-mail address on website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuctionBytesTwitter: https://twitter.com/ecommercebytes76. BlackHairInformation.comAre you a blogger who is interested in writing about relaxed or natural hair? BHI is recruiting contributors for its website. Pay is $30.00 for 800 words or $15.00 for 300 words. Complete the online form to apply.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackhairinformationTwitter: https://twitter.com/BlackHairInfo77. Cincinnati ParentCincinnati Parent is dedicated to being a local resource for the community. Some stories that it publishes are suitable for a national audience, but for the most part they have a local flavor. To be considered as a freelance writer, send an e-mail to the editor outlining your interest and experience. Include several samples of your work.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiParentTwitter: https://twitter.com/cincyparent78. iPhoneLife.comWriting for iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear gives writers the opportunity to build their credentials, get free iOS gear and apps for review and press passes to major tech conferences. Pay is $50.00 for magazine articles. Fill out the online form to apply.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iPhoneLifeMagazineTwitter: https://twitter.com/iphonelife79. DesertUSA.comThis is an online publication that focuses on wildlife, travel, geology, desert lore and natural history in North American desert regions. The site is interested in purchasing new material for the following sections:Natural HistoryAdventureNative American & Southwest Arts & CraftsTravelHistoryDesert LorePay is $50.00 per published article with photos. Sample writer contract is on the website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desertusa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/desertusa80. DevozineDevozine is a bi-monthly magazine for young people. Each issue includes devotional writings that are designed to bring the reader closer to God. Pay is $25.00 for weekday meditations, and specific themes are posted on the magazine’s website. You can also submit a pitch for a feature article, which is paid at the rate of $100.00.81. SHFT BlogSurvivalists, outdoorsmen, firearms enthusiasts and skilled people are currently being sought to write for SHFTBlog and Survival Cache. For the first five articles, pay is set at $50.00 for 850 words and five images. A raise is offered after that point. Send e-mail to editor with your background and what you would like to write about.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalCacheTwitter: https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalCache82. Dallas Single MomDSM accepts pitches for feature-length contributions to its network of blogs, Dallas Single Mom, Dallas Mom Deals and Dallas Single Dad. See writers’ guidelines for details or fill out online form to be added to database for future assignments to be considered for various contributor roles. Feature articles pay $60.00-$150.00, posts pay $25.00-$45.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallassinglemomTwitter: https://twitter.com/dallassinglemom83. ZafigoZafigo is looking for writers who can contribute commissioned articles on traveling in Asia and the Middle East can be made better, easier or safer for women for professional and leisure purposes. Send an e-mail to the editor introducing yourself, stating what you would like to write about and what drives your passion for writing.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zafigo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZafigoAsia/84. Halifax Media Co-opHalifax Media Co-op is looking for writers who wish to focus on stories dealing with Nova Scotia or Atlantic Canada. Contributor guidelines are posted on the website. Pitches are accepted at any time; there are no deadlines. Rates range from $75.00-$125.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalifaxMediaCoopTwitter: https://twitter.com/hfxmediacoop85. SheBudgetsAre you savvy about balancing money matters for your family? Would you like to blog about what you know and get paid? Fill out an online application for SheBudgets and attach a writing sample for consideration. Payment is made twice a month.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheBudgetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/shebudgets86. Magazine HiveMagazine Hive is looking for authors and designers to contribute to its site. Contributors who are knowledgeable about web development, WordPress and other content management systems. Writers who can contribute tutorials on Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects are also sought. Fill out the online form for more information.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagazineHive/Twitter: https://twitter.com/magazine_hive87. BlogpawsBlogpaws pays $75.00 per accepted post. Check the guidelines on the website before submitting your pitch about pets.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlogPawsTwitter: https://twitter.com/blogpaws88. Capitol StartupRegular contributors to Capitol Startup are paid for their contributions. If you are interested in contributing to this Washington DC startup publication, fill out the application form on the website to apply.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitolstartupTwitter: https://twitter.com/capstartup89. PSDFanPSDFan accepts content from various authors on the following types of subjects:Photoshop tutorialsInspiration posts & articlesVector setsBrush PacksIcon SetsPhoto/Textures PacksRates are described as being “very good” and are negotiated after the final article is received. Authors receive credit for their work.90. I Love Free SoftwareThis site is looking for writers who would be comfortable reviewing the latest software offerings and sharing them with readers. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, contact the editor at the e-mail address posted on the website. Include at least one writing sample.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilovefreesoftwareTwitter: https://twitter.com/ilovefreesw91. ISEdb.comGood Bye! does pay for “great and exclusive content.” If you are interested in being compensated for your work, you will need to state this when you e-mail the site. It has a number of volunteer contributors. This site is interested in providing quality content about search (SEO and SEM). To apply, use the link on the website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isedbTwitter: https://twitter.com/isedb92. craftbits.comSubmit your proposal for a craft or a picture of a finished project to the e-mail posted on the website for consideration. Once approved, your submission must be written with step-by-step instructions and include at least one image of the finished product. Payment for each accepted and published submission is USD$35.00.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbitsTwitter: https://twitter.com/craftbits93. Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte is always on the lookout for what it describes as the next great story. If you can write stories and reviews with a local flavor, send your pitch for consideration. Rates range from $0.10 per word for a blog post to $500.00 or more for a feature story.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clclt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cl_charlotte94. Real Estate Career CentralReal estate central is seeking real estate professionals who want to write and experienced freelance writers with experience in this area who are interested in taking on assignments related to residential and commercial real estate, career guidance, news and industry trends. Fill out the online form to contact the website about receiving writing guidelines, information about pay rates and the writers’ agreement.95. TMIFYITMIFYI (Too Much Information For Your Information) pays writers for articles and video scripts. Fees are negotiated on an individual basis depending on article length and quality. Contact the site administrator at the e-mail address on the website for more information or to submit your query.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMIFYITVTwitter: https://twitter.com/TMI__FYI96. Learn Cake Decorating OnlineCake decorators who would like to write about their techniques are being recruited by this site to write about their area of expertise for pay. The site is looking for projects, tutorials and articles (with images). Submit an idea to an editor for approval and then create an outline once it has been approved. Pay rates not listed on the site.97. Christian CourierThe Christian Courier publishes content that is divided into three areas: Features, News and Opinion. Content does not have to be of an overtly Christian nature to be considered. Writing should appeal to readers of all ages. Rates range between $45.00-$70.00, depending on type and length of submissions. Send queries to editors for appropriate section listed on website.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrCourierTwitter: https://www.facebook.com/ChrCourier98. CigBuyer.comExperienced capers who have an array of product knowledge and excellent writing skills are invited to apply for a position as a contributor to this website. The site is looking for a variety of content in the news blog, such as:Top 10 & Best Of listsNew product announcements with commentaryTips and advice articlesUpdates about e-cig studies and researchCoverage of major news stories with opinionOther e-cigarette and vaping newsThis opportunity is open to people who are actively involved in the vaping community and can supply their own topics. Expect to contribute two, 600+ word blog posts per month. To apply, send e-mail to the address on the website with your background and at least two writing samples.99. SigTutorialsSigTutorials is looking for new tutorials focusing on photoshop techniques and show users how to create signatures. Submit fully written tutorials in html or word for consideration and you will be paid up to $50.00 on acceptance.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SigTutorials-113000172070671/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sigtutorials100. The College FixThe College Fix offers paid internships to college students and recent graduates in the spring, summer and fall each year. If you are interested in exploring a career in journalism and honing your skills, apply for one of the available positions.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCollegeFixTwitter: https://twitter.com/collegefix101. Skilled SurvivalIf you have experience in the survivalist area, this website would like to see examples of your work. Submit samples of your best efforts for consideration. If you are a good fit, you can expect competitive pay for quality work.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkilledSurvivalSite/Twitter: https://twitter.com/justincasejack

When deciding where to put down roots, many factors are in the eye of the beholder, such as climate, politics, or proximity to extended family.Other aspects are coveted by nearly everybody: affordable housing, access to well-paying jobs, a low cost of living, good schools, and quality healthcare. In its ranking of the best places to livein America for 2018, U.S. News & World Report gathered data on these crucial components for more than 100 US cities.They then categorized the data into five indexes for each city — job market, value, quality of life, desirability, and net migration — to definitively rank these major metro areas. You can read U.S. News' full methodology here.Scores for "value," a blend of annual household income and cost of living, and "quality of life," which accounts for crime, college readiness, commute, and other factors, are included below on a 10-point scale, as well as the city's population and average annual salary.Austin, Texas, came out on top for the second consecutive year, while Colorado Springs, Colorado, jumped from No. 11 to take the No. 2 spot, edging out the state's capital, Denver, which rounded out the top three.Nearly a dozen cities made the top-50 list for the first time since 2017, including Huntsville, Alabama; Asheville, North Carolina; and Anchorage, Alaska.Keep reading to discover the 50 best places to live in America.View As: One Page Slides50. Lansing, MichiganHenryk Sadura/ShutterstockPopulation: 470,348Average annual salary: $47,550Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 7.1Lansing, the diverse capital of Michigan, earns a spot on the list for its affordability, abundance of jobs, and local flavor. The area is home to everyone from career government workers to recent college graduates, and "you can go from a college campus to a waving wheat field in 10 minutes," one local expert said.Residents love Lansing for its sports culture and fine arts scene, and although it gets chilly in the winters, the sunny summers more than make up for it.49. Cincinnati, Ohiophoto.ua/ShutterstockPopulation: 2,146,410Average annual salary: $48,130Quality of life: 6.4Value: 7.7Cincinnati is a city that loves its food, sports, and culture. There's something for everyone in the Midwest's Queen City, from a strong job market to a busy event calendar filled with museums, baseball, and local heritage events.Residents appreciate the city's affordability — housing there is cheaper than the national average, despite Cincinnati being one of the 30 biggest metro areas in the US.48. Syracuse, New Yorkdebra millet/ShutterstockPopulation: 660,652Average annual salary: $48,530Quality of life: 7.1Value: 7.6It might get 124 inches-plus of snow per year, but don't let the blustery climate deter you: Syracuse boasts a low cost of living, easy access to both the city center and surrounding suburbs, and a host of cultural activities, including the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.Home to Syracuse University, the town also rallies behind the Orange during basketball season, cheering the team to victory.47. Atlanta, GeorgiaESB Professional/ShutterstockPopulation: 5,612,777Average annual salary: $50,720Quality of life: 5.8Value index: 7.0An attractive blend of big city and big country, Atlanta is attracting transplants far and wide with its award-winning restaurants, culture centers, and flourishing job market. More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies call the city home, including Delta, The Home Depot, and The Coca-Cola Company, and it's an increasingly popular spot for film productions.In addition, "The Chattahoochee River that traverses the metro area, and Stone Mountain, the world's largest chunk of exposed granite, located just northeast of the city proper, also offer a quick escape from any urban anxiety," says one local expert.46. Hartford, ConnecticutSean Pavone/ShutterstockPopulation: 1,211,826Average annual salary: $58,400Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 6.7Located in the Connecticut River Valley, Hartford was once the home to notable historic figures, including Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Among the city's historic attractions, today it offers nearby entertainment venues, ski slopes, state parks.The aerospace, healthcare, and financial services industries dominate the job market in Hartford, which is home to Aetna Inc., United Technologies Corp., and Hartford Hospital.45. Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaWikimedia CommonsPopulation: 561,447Average annual salary: $47,220Quality of life: 6.7Value index: 7.4Located on the banks of the Susquehanna River and the foothills of the Appalachian Trail, Harrisburg offers residents unlimited access to the outdoors. Many are employed by the state and federal government in Harrisburg, but there's also several large private-sector companies that are top employers, including Hershey's, Rite Aid, and D&H Distributing.44. Jacksonville, FloridaShutterstock / Sean PavonePopulation: 1,424,097Average annual salary: $45,140Quality of life: 6.7Value index: 6.3Jacksonville's beach-adjacent location makes it ideal for outdoor activities. In addition to spending lazy days in the sand, residents can also visit the area's prime golf courses or go hiking, camping, and kayaking in the nearby parks. Jacksonville also continues to grow, with burgeoning art and music scenes, as well as new business development, according to a local expert.43. Winston-Salem, North CarolinaSean Pavone/ShutterstockPopulation: 654,589Average annual salary: $44,100Quality of life: 6.5Value index: 7.1The cost of living in Winston-Salem is a bargain. The city's average housing costs remain well below the national average — renters pay about $200 less per month for a one-bedroom apartment than their counterparts around the country.Residents can also take advantage of the city's cultural offerings with visits to the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art.42. Anchorage, AlaskaRocky Grimes / ShutterstockPopulation: 398,000Average annual salary: $57,770Quality of life: 6.4Value index: 7.5Alaska is often a tough sell for Americans from the lower 48 states. It's freezing cold for much of the year, and thanks to Alaska's isolation, costs for basic things like groceries are much higher than you'll see in other states.That said, Anchorage makes a compelling argument for people looking for a new home: It has a booming, diverse population but enjoys a distinctly small-town vibe. Not to mention, it's a haven for adventure seekers and nature lovers, as well as quirky events like the Summer Solstice Festival and the Mr. Fur Face Beard and Mustache Contest. And because the summers are so short, residents take advantage of every minute.41. Ft. Meyers, FloridaFort Myers, FloridaWikimedia CommonsPopulation: 680,970Average annual salary: $40,420Quality of life: 6.3Value index: 5.2The charming streets of Fort Myers attract people of all ages, even if the southwestern Florida city is better known as a retirement destination. More than a third of the rapidly growing population is under 34 years old. Residents take advantage of Fort Myers' vibrant downtown, and the city's convenient location on Florida's Gulf Coast lends itself to water activities like boating and fishing. People in Fort Myers tend to pay a little extra for real estate and transportation, but they save thanks to Florida's lack of state income taxes.40. Fort Wayne, IndianaCity of Fort Wayne - Municipal Government/FacebookPopulation: 426,755Average annual salary: $42,250Quality of life: 6.1Value index: 8.7The Rust Belt hub of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeing something of a revitalization as of late. Manufacturers including General Motors and BAE Systems have brought jobs to the area, while its economy is seeing a spike from young people eager to move downtown from the suburbs."With its low cost of living and quiet neighborhoods, Fort Wayne, Indiana, is an excellent place to buy a house, start a career, launch a business and raise children," a local expert said.39. Albany, New YorkRon Cogswell/FlickrPopulation: 879,291Average annual salary: $52,340Quality of life: 6.9Value: 7.2Despite the snowy winters, living in Albany comes with several advantages. Albany offers a cost of living lower than the national average and the cost of housing sits well below the rest of the US as a whole. In terms of jobs, the city's tech and healthcare industries are on the rise.Albany's downtown is lined with art galleries, wine shops, and churches for visitors to peruse. In keeping with the city's cold climate, hockey is the sport of choice for residents.38. Charleston, South CarolinaShutterstockPopulation: 728,271Average annual salary: $44,500Quality of life: 6.2Value index: 6.2Charleston's charming, historic, and sophisticated ambiance is exemplary of southern culture. "Not only is the area overflowing with entertainment and good food, but this low country locale is also gorgeous," said a local expert.Tourism is booming in Charleston, creating plenty of jobs, especially in the summer months. Year-round, jobs in tech, sales, marketing, and advertising keep the city's economy strong.37. Manchester, New HampshireSean Pavone/ShutterstockPopulation: 404,948Average annual salary: $51,920Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 6.7Manchester, New Hampshire may be smaller than most metropolitan areas on the east coast, but it makes up for it with its strong culture, youthful vibe, and political character. New Hampshire's largest town skews young and educated thanks to the various colleges that call with home.36. Columbus, OhioColumbus, Ohio in 2017.f11photo/ShutterstockPopulation: 1,995,004Average annual salary: $48,850Quality of life: 6.5Value index: 7.4Ohio's capital is a bustling city with a youthful flavor and a passion for sports, music, and entertainment. For many residents, life revolves around the Ohio State University football team — "the region lives and breathes football," as one local expert put it. But it's the business-friendly economy and affordability that contributes to its entry on this list. Between home prices, monthly rents, and the overall cost of living, Columbus is cheaper than most metros of its size.35. Honolulu, HawaiiShutterstockPopulation: 986,999Average annual salary: $51,080Quality of life: 6.5Value index: 4.7Often considered the cultural and culinary hub of the Hawaiian islands, according to U.S. News' local expert, Honolulu abounds with shopping centers, restaurants, and miles of beaches. It's on the expensive side when it comes to cost of living — but you can't beat the year-round tropical temperatures.34. Sarasota, FloridaSean Pavone/ShutterstockPopulation: 751,422Average annual salary: $41,870Quality of life: 7.3Value index: 5.3Sarasota boasts "warm temperatures year-round, award-winning beaches, and a thriving arts and cultural scene," said a local expert. The biggest employers in Sarasota are in education, trade, and transportation, and the leisure and hospitality sector touts a low unemployment rate powered by a recent increase in tourism and a flood of new residents.33. Reno, NevadaAndrew Zarivny/ShutterstockPopulation: 443,855Average annual salary: $45,210Quality of life: 7.3Value index: 6.3Reno, Nevada, is much more than a tourist town. "America’s Biggest Little City" may have been built on the gambling industry, but today offers opportunities in a number of fields including technology and education. The city offers plenty of family-friendly outdoor activities, and people of all ages are drawn there for it’s strong economy and job opportunities.32. Lancaster, PennsylvaniaDiscover Lancaster via Steve Danilla/FacebookPopulation: 533,110Average annual salary: $43,000Quality of life: 7.7Value index: 7.0In Lancaster, residents can breeze through numerous environments in the course of a day, from rolling farmland to busy city streets to quiet suburbs. Though dairy farming rules the economy here, major companies, including Kellogg's and Mars, also call the area home.Lancaster might be famous for its Amish and Mennonite population, but the town is also bustling with a mix of college students and non-religious families.31. Greenville, South CarolinaCvandyke / ShutterstockPopulation: 862,064Average annual salary: $42,290Quality of life: 6.7Value index: 7.2Once a sleepy small town, Greenville has witnessed a cultural revival in recent years, complete with an influx of new restaurants and businesses. Though the summers can get hot, the city's typically mild weather make it possible to explore downtown on foot anytime of the year.An influx of manufacturing jobs have also boosted Greenville's economy, with brand-name companies, such as GE and Michelin, setting up shop in town.30. San Diego, CaliforniaShutterstock/Lowe LlagunoPopulation: 3,253,356Average annual salary: $55,480Quality of life: 7.2Value index: 4.1With year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches to boot, it's easy to enjoy living in San Diego. According to U.S. News, this Southern California gem "offers world-class dining, professional sports, and entertainment options" for college students, young professionals, and families alike.Tourism is a huge industry in San Diego — which sees more than 30 million visitors annually — but the city's seaside location is more than just eye candy. Some of the area's largest employersinclude the US Navy and the Marine Corps.29. Melbourne, FloridaLeonard J. DeFrancisci/Wikimedia CommonsPopulation: 560,683Average annual salary: $46,520Quality of life: 7.1Value index: 6.2Between fishing, boating, and a plethora of bars and restaurants, there's never a shortage of things to do in the Melbourne area. The city's ripe with retirees and "snowbirds" — people who split their time between colder climates in the summer and Florida in the winter — who can enjoy days on one of the many nearby golf courses and nights out exploring the local shops and art galleries.28. Omaha, NebraskaShutterstockPopulation: 904,834Average annual salary: $46,490Quality of life: 6.6Value index: 7.9Due to a combination of Omaha's history of cattle ranching and its current landscape of bustling tech startups, the city has earned the nickname "Silicon Prairie." Plus, eight Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Omaha, including Berkshire Hathaway, Union Pacific Railroad, and Mutual of Omaha. Young professionals and families are attracted to the city primarily for its affordability, safety, and strong economy.27. Portland, MaineFlickr/Phillip CapperPopulation: 523,874Average annual salary: $47,770Quality of life: 7.2Value index: 6.4Located right on the water at Casco Bay and lined with cobblestone streets, Portlandimmediately evokes the quaintness of a much smaller town. Between fishing, sailing, cross-country skiing, and exploring the city's buzzing nightlife, there's no shortage of things to do. Seafood lovers can nosh on fresh catches at the city's modern oyster bars and or grab one of Maine's signature lobster rolls.26. Houston, TexasSean Pavone/ShutterstockPopulation: 6,482,592Average annual salary: $52,870Quality of life: 6.9Value index: 7.1Houston is a major player in the oil and gas, manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare industries — it's also home to 26 Fortune 500 companies. According to one local expert, "a paycheck goes further in Houston than it does in other major cities, with affordable housing and free or cheap attractions." Plus, the city has an affinity for food, counting some 11,000 restaurants within its boundaries.25. Boston, Massachusettsf11photo/ShutterstockPopulation: 4,728,844Average annual salary: $64,080Quality of life: 6.5Value index: 5.9Boston attracts a diverse group of residents, including everyone from recent college graduates to retirees and musicians to engineers. The historical city — often referred to as the "Cradle of Liberty," according to one local expert — also overflows with team spirit for the Red Sox and 2017 Super Bowl champions, the Patriots.24. Asheville, North CarolinaSean Pavone / ShutterstockPopulation: 441,724Average annual salary: $40,330Quality of life: 7.2Value index: 6.3It's no surprise why the mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina, is beloved by tourists and residents alike. Nestled in between the Blue Ride and Appalachian mountains, Asheville is a magnet for outdoors lovers as well as fans of music, art, and craft beer.23. Boise, IdahoCharles Knowles/ShutterstockPopulation: 663,680Average annual salary: $43,040Quality of life: 6.8Value index: 7.4Idaho's capital city is "a recreationalist's paradise," according to one local expert, who also said Boise sits "squarely on the boundary of urban and rural, civilized and wild, refined and raw." The region is home to more than 22,000 Boise State University students and provides jobs at government agencies as well as in tech and healthcare.22. Charlotte, North CarolinaShutterstock/digidreamgrafixPopulation: 2,381,152Average annual salary: $49,600Quality of life: 6.4Value index: 7.5A "melting pot effect" draws all types of people to Charlotte, a place with "equal parts old-fashioned southern charm and high-energy cosmopolitan bustle," touted one local expert. NASCAR and motorsports are a cultural cornerstone of Charlotte. The Queen City houses Bank of America's headquarters and major offices for Wells Fargo, making it one of the largest financial hubs in the country.21. Lexington-Fayette, KentuckyHenryk Sadura/ShutterstockPopulation: 495,193Average annual salary: $43,620Quality of life: 7.1Value index: 7.8Lexington, Kentucky, is known as the horse capital of the world, and residents are especially proud of their city's reputation for equestrian. On top of world-famous horse parks and race courses, the area has more than 1,000 horse farms, not to mention streets named after Triple Crown winners and a bevy of horse statues in parks around the city. But a love of equestrian isn't the only thing Lexington offers.Younger residents move there for its college-town feel and appreciation for local sports and music. And the area is a haven for fans of the outdoors — the nearby Red River Gorge and Cumberland Falls are scenic places for residents to explore their surroundings.20. San Francisco, CaliforniaIVASHstudio/ShutterstockPopulation: 4,577,530Average annual salary: $69,110Quality of life: 6.4Value index: 5.3A local expert described San Francisco as "the heart of the bohemian lifestyle, the epicenter of the LGBT rights movement, and the launching point of the technology era." In the last decade, thousands of tech companies have raced to set up shop in the Bay Area, sending the cost of living through the roof. But despite all the focus on the tech and startup scene, the city also has plenty of business jobs available with more than 30 international finance headquarters.19. Phoenix, ArizonaDreamframer/ShutterstockPopulation: 4,486,153Average annual salary: $47,540Quality of life: 6.8Value index: 6.6Come for the weather, stay for the city: Phoenix boasts more sunny days per year than any other city in the US, according to a local expert. But it's the thriving job market, variety of shops and restaurants, and easy access to numerous outdoor activities — think everything from hiking to paddleboarding — that keep residents happy long-term.18. Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasPhilip Lange/ShutterstockPopulation: 6,957,123Average annual salary: $50,350Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 7.1A healthy balance of urban and rural, Dallas offers residents "big-city excitement and quiet, suburban living," shared one local expert. There's local bars, retail shops, and plenty of sports spirit to satisfy the huge population. The city — with large large employers in business, finance, and education — is teeming with young professionals.17. San Jose, CaliforniaUladzik Kryhin/ShutterstockPopulation: 1,943,107Average annual salary: $78,990Quality of life: 7.4Value index: 5.7The sprawling city of San Jose is "as much defined by its suburban neighborhoods and large tech campuses as it is by the high-rises in its business district," said a local expert. Young residents and recent graduates of nearby Stanford and UC Berkeley have no trouble finding jobs in the area, which touts Cisco, eBay, and IBM as its largest private-sector employers.16. Madison, WisconsinJordan Richmond/FlickrPopulation: 634,269Average annual salary: $50,830Quality of life: 7.1Value index: 7.3Wisconsin's capital is a "hotbed of the healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing industries," said a local expert. The area is also home to the University of Wisconsin at Madison, providing hundreds of jobs in education. Madison has a unique food culture that's a blend of fine dining and farmer's markets catering to the city's college students, young professionals, and families.15. Salt Lake City, Utahf11photo/ShutterstockPopulation: 2,361,981Average annual salary: $46,221Quality of life: 6.9Value index: 7.9Salt Lake City might experience some of the snowiest weather in the country, but residents make the most of it through the multitude of ski resorts perched in the city's backyard. In warmer weather, residents can take advantage of Salt Lake's more than 900 acres of public parks and enjoy outdoor performances from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Temple Square.14. San Antonio, Texasf11photo/ShutterstockPopulation: 2,332,345Average annual salary: $45,210Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 7.0At once a destination city and a down-home community, San Antonio offers up a variety of cuisines, music styles, and art for visitors and locals. The city hosts "more than 50 major events and festivals throughout the year," a number of which honor the area's Spanish heritage, said a local expert. San Antonio is home to four military and air force bases and camps, collectively known as Joint Base San Antonio.13. Raleigh-Durham, North CarolinaSean Pavone/ShutterstockPopulation: 1,786,119Average annual salary: $52,669Quality of life: 6.7Value index: 7.8Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill are collectively known as the Triangle, an area anchored by its foundation in research and tech. The Triangle employs nearly 40,000 residents at companies like IBM, SAS Institute Inc., and Cisco Systems as well as surrounding colleges Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A strong job market coupled with a burgeoning microbrewery and dining scene draws 80 new residents every day, said a local expert.12. Grand Rapids, MichiganMaria Dryfhout/ShutterstockPopulation: 1,028,173Average annual salary: $43,610Quality of life: 7.7Value index: 8.1Grand Rapids attracts "college students and young families with its healthy job market, affordable housing, and outdoor recreational activities," said a local expert. The self-proclaimed "Beer City USA" has more than 40 breweries as well as dynamic public art and music scenes.Once a hub for furniture production, Grand Rapids' job market is now dominated by education and healthcare, with many opportunities for workers without a college degree.11. Nashville, TennesseeESB Professional/ShutterstockPopulation: 1,794,570Average annual salary: $45,780Quality of life: 6.1Value index: 7.3Honky-tonk culture and an entrepreneurial spirit define Nashville. "A blossoming job market and an exploding entertainment scene [are] fueling an appetite (and thirst) for all things locally sourced and artisanal in craft," a local expert said. Thousands of residents work in healthcare at the area's large hospitals and research centers, small startups, and business accelerator programs.10. Seattle, WashingtonRoman Khomlyak/ShutterstockPopulation: 3,671,095Average annual salary: $61,170Quality of life: 6.2Value index: 6.4Seattle is sandwiched between water and mountains and doesn't get as much rain as you'd think, said one local expert. The city's residents are drawn to the area for its atmosphere of "calm and patience" and its close proximity to nature. Jobs in Seattle are concentrated in tech, healthcare, and maritime industries, but the city is also a huge manufacturing center for companies like Boeing.9. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MinnesotaScruggelgreen/ShutterstockPopulation: 3,488,436Average annual salary: $55,010Quality of life: 6.9Value index: 7.9The Twin Cities have "big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums, but also have an approachable, Midwestern feel," according to a local expert. Residents are accustomed to the area's changing seasons, participating in ice fishing and cross-country skiing in the winter and music festivals and baseball games in the spring and summer.Jobs are available in science-focused fields at companies like Xcel Energy and Medtronic as well as retail corporations like Best Buy and Target.8. Washington, DCRichard Ricciardi/FlickrPopulation: 6,011,752Average annual salary: $68,000Quality of life: 6.4Value index: 7.4The District's neighborhoods each give off their own vibe, but across the city residents often "gather for block parties, mingle at dog parks, and converse at coffee shops," explained a local expert. While Washington, DC, is known as a hub for politics, there's also a strong job market for education and health services.7. Huntsville, AlabamaRob Hainer/ShutterstockPopulation: 440,230Average annual salary: $52,960Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 8.8The once-sleepy town of Huntsville, Alabama, gained fame in the 1960s when it became a hub for NASA. Now Huntsville is undergoing another renaissance, with tech companies, craft breweries, and artists all flocking to the town in recent years.Huntsville is the fastest-growing city in Alabama, and residents are enjoying an emerging downtown shopping and and dining scene even as the city maintains a low cost of living. If you can handle the heat and humidity, you might find yourself at home there.6. Portland, OregonShutterstockPopulation: 2,351,319Average annual salary: $53,960Quality of life: 6.5Value index: 6.5Portland isn't for everybody — its slogan is "Keep Portland Weird," after all. But one local expert asserts that it's a "well-rounded city with more than just the offbeat shops and events" and a population that has "more academic degrees than the national average."An annual job growth rate of 2.9% per year is attributed to roots in the technology sector, including major employer Intel Corporation, as well as the 6,000-employee headquarters for Nike, located about seven miles outside of Portland.5. Fayetteville, ArkansasWikimedia CommonsPopulation: 503,642Average annual salary: $44,980Quality of life: 7.5Value index: 7.9Fayetteville sits among the Ozark Mountains and is home to the University of Arkansas' flagship campus. The surrounding area of northwest Arkansas is home to headquarters for seven Fortune 500 companies including Walmart and Tyson Foods. The city has experienced immense growth, according to a local expert, who said the region has evolved "from a small town to a center of higher education, culture, commerce, and entrepreneurialism."4. Des Moines, IowaKatie Haugland Bowen/FlickrPopulation: 611,755Average annual salary: $49,420Quality of life: 7.0Value index: 8.5Des Moines is drawing millennials and young families alike for its "one-of-a-kind shops, locally owned restaurants, and hip bars" as well as its historical residences in quiet neighborhoods, said a local expert. Home to more than 80 insurance companies including giants Allied Insurance and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the job market is thriving.3. Denver, ColoradoArina P Habich/ShutterstockPopulation: 2,752,056Average annual salary: $54,910Quality of life: 6.7Value index: 7.2While Denver sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, it's not considered a mountain town since it takes at least an hour to get to the Rockies for snowboarding and ski activities, a local expert explained. At 5,279 feet, the Mile High City lives up to its name in more ways than one: In 2012, Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, paving the way for a flourishing and lucrative cannabis industry.2. Colorado Springs, ColoradoVicki L. Miller/ShutterstockPopulation: 688,643Average annual salary: $49,450Quality of life: 7.2Value index: 7.2Colorado Springs is "booming, with new residences popping up alongside quality schools, parks, and cultural attractions," touts a local expert. The city is just an hour drive from Denver and in close proximity to Aspen and Vail's world-class ski resorts. Military jobs influence Colorado Springs' culture and economy, but jobs are also available in medical innovation and tech.1. Austin, TexasJulia Robinson/ReutersPopulation: 1,942,615Average annual salary: $50,830Quality of life: 7.1Value index: 7.1The capital of Texas gains about 50 new residents daily, many seeking out the city's "music, outdoor spaces, and cultural institutions," said a local expert.Austin is beloved for its live music scene and is host to some of the country's biggest music and culture festivals, including South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. The city was nicknamed "Silicon Hills" in the 1990s for its status as "among the top areas for venture capital investment in the country."