Jimmy Swartz

Supporting sustainable travel and exploring natural wonders.

[Jimmy Swartz @Jimmy__Swartz]

@UNEP Holding big polluters accountable is step one, but taking control of what we can at home still matters. Small daily shifts add up when millions of us do them together 🌿

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Every choice we make matters, from our travel and energy use to our food and recycling.

While the wealthiest 10% produce nearly half of global emissions, we all play a part in creating a sustainable future.

Here are some actions to reduce your environmental impact: https://t.co/75ONgThIC2 .

[Jimmy Swartz @Jimmy__Swartz]

@heyshrutimishra If that's really happening at scale, it's worth preserving digital access and physical copies. A trained model isn't a replacement for a book you can own, lend, archive, or rediscover years later. 📚

[Shruti @heyshrutimishra]

WTF

AI companies are purchasing large quantities of used and rare books. Scanning their contents to train models. Then turning the originals to pulp.

The sum of human thought, digitized and shredded.

Every book that gets scanned disappears from the physical world permanently. The knowledge survives only as training data inside a system no one can hold, browse, or resell.

What used to sit on a shelf for centuries now exists as weights in a model that might get deprecated next quarter.

[Jimmy Swartz @Jimmy__Swartz]

My brain knows it's a power line... but my eyes keep seeing a real-life lightsaber cutting through the air. 😅⚡

[AccuWeather @accuweather]

A tree caught fire after falling onto a live power line during a storm in Germany. The flames appeared to pulse with each surge of electricity through the line.

[AccuWeather @accuweather]

A tree caught fire after falling onto a live power line during a storm in Germany. The flames appeared to pulse with each surge of electricity through the line.

[Jimmy Swartz @Jimmy__Swartz]

Unsung heroes of every rural crisis. Give these guys every tax break imaginable. 🫡

[Betania @BetaniaTv]

🔴 ASÍ APAGAN EL FUEGO CON LOS TRACTORES

Los agricultores siempre están ahí cuando se les necesita, estuvieron en el COVID y ahora con los incendios.

No sé de qué país son estos agricultores pero ¡Viva el sector primario! 👏👏👏

[Jimmy Swartz @Jimmy__Swartz]

Nature really outdid itself here—absolutely stunning. 🌿🏞️

[People's Daily, China @PDChina]

Striking Danxia landform, towering peaks, hidden caves, and emerald lakes make the Kanbula UNESCO Global Geopark in northwest China's Qinghai a breathtaking natural wonder.

[Jimmy Swartz @Jimmy__Swartz]

I definitely agree! 🌳🌲

[Treescape Planet Organization @TreescapeOrg]

The best souvenirs aren't what you buy; they're the positive impact you leave behind.

Eco-tourism is about exploring the world while protecting it:
🌍Respect local cultures.
🦍Protect wildlife and natural habitats.
🌱Support local communities and conservation efforts.
♻️Leave every destination better than you found it.

When we travel responsibly, every journey becomes an investment in the future of our planet.

Travel with purpose. Travel sustainably.

#EcoTourism #SustainableTravel #TravelwithTravad

[Country boy ⛰️🏕️🌳🌿🍃 @ADVENTURER_x007]

🌿 ธรรมชาติคือที่ที่หัวใจได้พัก โดยไม่ต้องพูดอะไร ⛰️🌳🍃

[Did You Know @Didyouknow_]

Beneath the hills of Kentucky lies the longest known cave system on Earth.

Known as Mammoth Cave, it has more than 430 miles (690 km) of explored passageways, and explorers continue to discover new sections almost every year. Scientists believe the full network could be much larger than what's been mapped so far.

The cave is filled with vast chambers, underground rivers, rare rock formations, and wildlife that has adapted to complete darkness over thousands of years.

Even after decades of exploration, Mammoth Cave still hasn't revealed all of its secrets, making it one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the world.

[Still Moving Productions @graphissimo111]

McWay Falls, one of California’s natural wonders. An iconic 80-foot waterfall in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur, cascades onto a secluded beach directly into the ocean at high tide, one of the world’s rare “tidefalls.” 🌊✨

[Mambo Italiano @mamboitaliano__]

Cala Coticcio: the paradise that must be earned 💎

One of the most beautiful beaches in Italy 🇮🇹, but also the one with the most strictly regulated access

Let’s see the details 🚫

Cala Coticcio, on the island of Caprera, is one of the most spectacular beaches in Sardinia

Its turquoise waters and dazzling white sand have earned it the nickname “Tahiti of Caprera”

Precisely because of its exceptional beauty and environmental fragility, it lies within a highly protected area of the National Park of the La Maddalena Archipelago, where access is strictly regulated

• By land, it cannot be reached independently: visitors must be accompanied by an authorized Environmental Hiking Guide

Access is limited, with approximately 60 visitors per day divided into small groups

The trek takes about 45–60 minutes each way along a rocky trail exposed to the sun, requiring closed-toe footwear, plenty of water, and a basic level of fitness

The cost includes a €3 environmental contribution to the Park, in addition to the guide fee, which generally ranges between €20 and €30

Once there, very strict rules apply: no umbrellas, tents, drones, or smoking, and the utmost respect for the environment is required

During certain periods, the use of a beach mat is also mandatory to avoid direct contact between towels and the sand

• By sea, the spot can be reached by boat or dinghy, but landing directly on the beach is not permitted

Vessels must remain beyond the line of buoys located approximately 60–70 meters from the shore in order to protect the seabed

From there, visitors must swim to the beach

Those arriving by sea may remain only along the shoreline and may not occupy the beach with towels, umbrellas, or other equipment, which are reserved for visitors accessing the cove via the authorized land route

Inspections are frequent, and compliance with the regulations is strictly enforced

In essence, Cala Coticcio is not a beach to visit on a whim or to enjoy like an ordinary seaside destination: it is a protected place that requires planning, respect, and a modest effort to reach

It is precisely this level of protection that allows it to preserve its near-pristine character, making it one of the most extraordinary natural wonders of the Mediterranean 🩵

[Greece Ελλάς Grecia @GreekPictures]

Hidden beneath towering cliffs on the island of #Zakynthos, #Navagio #Beach is one of Greece’s most famous natural wonders. Known for its iconic shipwreck, turquoise waters, and dramatic scenery, it remains a symbol of the Ionian Islands' beauty. 🇬🇷
📷 johanna_gvn

[Manas Muduli @manas_muduli]

Today’s ride in a @CRUT_BBSR bus, had to sit in the last row as the bus was full.

In a month, I travel around 300 km by bus. That probably saves nearly 20 liters of fuel and reduces pollution too.

A small contribution from my side towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

[Mor Edge Insight @MorEdge_Insight]

Most people have no idea that the lowest point on Earth is right here in Israel.

The Dead Sea sits 430 meters (1,410 feet) below sea level. Its water is almost 10 times saltier than the ocean, so you float effortlessly on the surface. The mineral-rich mud and therapeutic waters have drawn people for thousands of years.

No fish or plants can survive in it… that’s why it’s called “dead”, yet the surrounding desert cliffs, salt formations, and dramatic landscape make it one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on the planet.

This is Israel. Extreme. Beautiful. Unforgettable.

Proud every single day. 🇮🇱
#DeadSea #VisitIsrael #IsraelNature #LowestPointOnEarth #IsraeliWonders

[Daily Express @Daily_Express]

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[AccuWeather @accuweather]

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 From breathing forests to cloud waterfalls, our planet is full of unique natural wonders.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

One of the most majestic natural wonders of India: the Jog Waterfalls.

[National Geographic TV @NatGeoTV]

Nat Geo Explorer-at-Large James Cameron and entomologist Dr. Sammy Ramsey may use different tools when it comes to telling stories, but they're both devoted to sharing the wonders of the natural world. Even down to the lives of the tiniest bees.

#SecretsOfTheBees is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.