The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday edition that in the energy wars, the moderates have to make a stand. A Globe editorial says on the important issues of economic development and climate, the discussion is dominated by those at the extreme ends of the political spectrum. The Globe says it is high time the masses in the middle wrested the discussion back. The Globe says angry mobs should not be making these complex decisions. The reason is understandable: As the victory of Donald Trump shows, they are easily directed by agents provocateurs via social media to attack perceived enemies with increasing vitriol. The Globe says a new militant middle has to confront the mobs and tell them they will fight them with informed discussion and courtesy until they cry uncle. Either that or try to ignore them. The Globe says let there be some honest talk on the issues, rather than slogans. Could environmentalists ever be satisfied with a record that is good and improving, though not perfect, on emissions and other concerns surrounding energy development? Some cannot, but others have already come to that line of thinking, accounting for other factors such as job creation and funding public services.