CONSERVATIVE POLICY BLUEPRINT
In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlife
Duke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy strategies on its grounds. It aims to achieve carbon negativity by the year 2040. The campus has already achieved its goal of 100% clean electricity. This initiative serves as a model for other institutions seeking sustainability.
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homes
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about human conviction: care stems from direct engagement, not abstract policy. Beyond global mandates, lasting environmental conservation requires firsthand experience with the living world. When people grow distant from nature, responsibility fades. True ecological stewardship emerges only when individuals build a meaningful relationship with the outdoors. Attenborough reminds us that preserving global biodiversity begins not with guilt, but by fostering active curiosity and shared wonder in everyday life.
Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & Yamuna
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies and housing for slum dwellers. The plan aims to revive the Yamuna river by treating 22 drains and restoring floodplains. Green buffers and afforestation will address noise pollution and enhance the environment. This plan shifts urban planning towards development, investment, and improved liveability for residents.
California's Tule River tribe had not had beavers on its southern Sierra Nevada lands for decades; now a family of seven is back in the South Fork Tule River watershed
In a historic move, the Tule River Tribe has embraced ancient pictographs to spearhead their beaver restoration project. Reintroducing these vital creatures to the South Fork Tule River watershed in June 2024 marks a significant step in combating California’s persistent water crisis and drought conditions. Beaver dams are known to naturally enhance water retention and cool streams, bolstering climate resilience.
Don’t waste a good crisis: India needs a body not just for putting out fires, but also for long-term strategic energy ideas
India is facing one of its worst energy disruptions, with far higher dependence on imported fuels than in past crises. Today, the focus has shifted from coal substitution to electrification, renewable energy expansion, and efficiency. While progress has been made, challenges remain in scaling renewables, managing land conflicts, improving technology, and strengthening energy efficiency. India needs renewed policy thinking, greater R&D integration, and stronger global cooperation.
The quest to 'Make America Fertile Again' stalls under Trump
President Donald Trump's administration is facing criticism for its limited action on declining birth rates. Despite vocal support from Vice President JD Vance and other officials, concrete policies to reduce the cost of raising children have stalled. Conservatives expected more, but the focus has been on immigration.
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Heritage Foundation founder Edwin Feulner dies at 83
Edwin Feulner, the founder and longtime president of the Heritage Foundation, a prominent U.S. conservative think tank, has passed away at 83. Feulner established Heritage in 1973 and led it until 2013, during which time it became a key intellectual force for the Reagan Revolution and the broader conservative movement. He was honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989.
Who was Edwin J. Feulner? Conservative hero and Heritage Foundation founder dies at 83 after driving Trump’s Project 2025 vision
Heritage Foundation founder Edwin J. Feulner has passed away at age 83, leaving behind a major legacy in conservative politics. Feulner led the think tank for decades and helped shape both the Reagan and Trump administrations. His work on Project 2025—a bold conservative plan for a second Trump term—remains a central part of his legacy. Known for building unity across the conservative movement, Feulner’s leadership transformed Heritage into a powerful force in Washington. He believed in growing the movement with bold ideas and strong people. His vision, values, and influence continue to guide the Heritage Foundation and American conservatism.
Canada throne speech vote clears House as PM Mark Carney survives his first confidence vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government survived its first confidence vote on June 4, as the throne speech passed without a recorded vote or opposition. The speech outlines the government's priorities, including economic stability, affordability, and climate action. Despite opposition criticism, no party triggered a formal vote, allowing the government to proceed with its agenda.
Age divide and economic anxieties; Poilievre's GTA push faces generational hurdles amidst Trump shadow
Poilievre's GTA rally reveals a generational divide, with older voters leaning towards Carney due to trade war concerns. Economic anxieties fuel support for Poilievre, but his campaign faces criticism for media restrictions and struggles to counter Carney's appeal, potentially impacting Conservative electoral prospects
Who is Tom Homan, Trump's new Border czar
President Donald Trump has named Tom Homan as 'border czar', responsible for overseeing the nation's immigration, maritime, and aviation security. Homan, former acting ICE director, is set to enforce strong immigration policies and deportation measures, reflecting Trump’s hardline stance on immigration control.
With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump's initial actions in office have exceeded Project 2025's conservative policy proposals in ambition and scope, including dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development and declaring an emergency to build the border wall. His administration is implementing policies that go beyond the original project's recommendations, despite his claims of independent decisions.
Musk cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's cost-cutting initiative targets government agencies disliked by conservatives, focusing on ideological differences rather than major budget contributors. Agencies such as NOAA, the Department of Education, and USAID face scrutiny for their perceived liberal agendas. Despite a claimed $37.69 billion saving, significant spending programs like Social Security and Medicare remain largely untouched.
Trump’s early actions mirror Project 2025 plan he once dismissed
President Trump’s recent executive actions reflect many ideas from Project 2025, despite his earlier disavowal. More than 30 of his 47 initial actions, such as immigration crackdowns and eliminating electric vehicle incentives, align with the conservative policy blueprint. Democrats criticize the alignment, while Republicans argue Trump is fulfilling campaign promises.
What is Project 2025 and where does Trump fit in? Here what it says about abortion, immigration
Project 2025 first entered the public consciousness in large part due to a concerted effort by Democrats during the election to raise awareness of the initiative among voters. Project 2025's policy suggestions range in topic from foreign affairs to education. Donald Trump repeatedly disavowed Project 2025, after a backlash over some of its more radical ideas.
Donald Trump wants to change colleges across the US
Since a decade ago, universities in conservative states have been scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with some eliminating resources for underrepresented students. The University of Missouri, once a leader in diversity efforts, has now eliminated its diversity office.
Donald Trump taps key Project 2025 architect Russ Vought to head budget office
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Russ Vought, a key figure in "Project 2025," as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The project, a conservative plan to reshape the government, has drawn criticism for its proposals to expand presidential power and implement hard-right policies.
Model Gaon project key to rural development, making developed nation, says UP govt official
Uttar Pradesh official Heera Lal emphasizes the importance of village development and women's empowerment for India to become a developed nation by 2047. The 'Model Gaon' project, inspired by successful initiatives in Banda district, focuses on defining development goals, empowering local change-makers, and transforming agriculture into a profitable business.
U.S elections: Will Project 2025 be Donald Trump's waterloo?
Project 2025 is an initiative which is emerging as a pivotal issue in the US Presidential Elections 2024. This is developed by the Heritage Foundation and it is aimed to provide an explanatory policy framework. It brings several questions about former US President Donald Trump’s political performance as he leverages this project to strengthen his campaign.
Reform or die: UK PM Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan to fix health service
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged a 10-year plan to reform the National Health Service, addressing its critical condition. He emphasized that there would be no additional funding without significant changes. The plan aims to shift the NHS from analogue to digital, focus on community care, and prioritize prevention.
US Presidential Election 2024: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump indicate nasty, aggressive, no-holds-barred campaign. What next?
Delivering the first rally at Charlotte since President Biden pulled out of the US Presidential Election 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump said people say something happened to him when he got shot and he became nice. He added that he was not going to be nice. Kamala Harris too attacked Trump by calling him an “extremist” who wants to take the country backward.
New momentum of auto industry's innovation for greener alternatives need of the hour: PM Modi
"It is a need of the hour that the automobile industry's innovation for greener alternatives attains a new momentum, to ensure the protection and conservation of environment, as well as help in making India self-reliant," Modi said.
Paul Ryan pushes Donald Trump to follow tax win with US welfare revamp
Ryan regards 2018 as a chance to fulfill the ambitions he brought to Congress 20 years ago: reshaping the social safety net for the poor and disabled, as well as programmes including food stamps and Medicaid.
Wildlife in India is screaming for help: Valmik Thapar
In his recently launched "Saving Wild India..' the naturalist and conservationist outlines a bold yet considered plan to preserve and protect the country's dwindling forests.
J-K government unveils measures to conserve forest cover
The government has unveiled a new blueprint to conserve the state's depleting forest cover, by encouraging people's participation.
Government aims to give skill training to 30 crore Indians by 2020
The Narendra Modi-led government has set an ambitious target of imparting skills to 30 crore people, one out of every four Indians, by 2020.
Comparisons of Narendra Modi to world leaders inevitable; but he is here to stamp his own personality
Parallels between personalities across space and time are often expressions of visceral emotions, likes and dislikes felt by observers.
Women, one of the most underutilised resources in India
If the report that 1 in 6 employees in AV Birla group is a woman makes headlines, it is b'coz women are one of the most underutilised resourcesin India.
Textile sector in need of deregulation and policy initiatives
Indian textile sector is in urgent need of deregulation and policy initiatives to emerge as one of the nation’s key industries.
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