Tyrell Gittens
Tyrell Gittens is a geographer, conservationist and journalist from Trinidad and Tobago. He has contributed international media outlets including The Guardian.
Articles by Tyrell
From Drought to Floods: Caribbean Indigenous Communities Adapt to Climate Change
NWS Exclusive Ground Report: Across the Caribbean region, Indigenous communities are confronting hurricanes, droughts and unpredictable rainfall with locally driven solutions. From protecting traditional livelihoods to preserving cassava planting material, these initiatives draw on Indigenous knowledge to help communities withstand climate shocks.
1 day agoNWS Originals
Ground Report: India's native grass gets ‘high’ in the Caribbean
Did you know that vetiver grass is native to India, where it is widely known as "Khus Khus"? Its roots run deep in language too: the word vetiver comes from Tamil, meaning "dug-out roots." The 2,000-ye
7 months agoNWS Originals