# Global warming controversy **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 3, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-warming-controversy/519910 "2009-12-03T23:10:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jakesteele](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed8c4c/32.png) [@jakesteele](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakesteele)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-warming-controversy/519910/1 "2009-12-03T23:10:43Z")
There are certain things I don’t follow at all the global warming controversy is one. I need some input on what skeptics in general think about it. Is it real? Is it a conspiracy? Is it a scare tactic from the Left? Also, what does AGW stand for? ---
**Author:** ![Deeg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deeg/32/2955_2.png) [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-warming-controversy/519910/2 "2009-12-03T23:20:50Z")
There are about 5 threads already in GD–check out one of those. It appears, however, that your mind is already made up and you’re looking for support. AGW = anthropogenic global warming ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2009, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-warming-controversy/519910/3 "2009-12-03T23:46:08Z")
Actually, I count at least seven threads related to global warming on the first page of Great Debates, including [this one](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=542385) I moved there this morning. Given this, I don’t see much point in moving this one as well. I suggest that the OP read one of the ongoing threads in GD and ask any questions there. Colibri General Questions Moderator