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‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises
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‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises

The Guardian Environment · May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Prefer the Guardian on Google Cándido Álvarez has made it his policy never to go to the doctor.
  • “Not when I’m sick, not even when it’s serious,” he said. “I prefer not to go.”
  • But not enough of one to get him to the emergency room.

Why this matters: environmental and climate reporting with long-term consequences.

Illustration: Guardian Design / Getty Images View image in fullscreen Illustration: Guardian Design / Getty Images Houston‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises Amid immigration raids, chemical spills, massive floods and costly healthcare, less-affluent residents of one of the most diverse US cities struggle to pull through

Prefer the Guardian on Google Cándido Álvarez has made it his policy never to go to the doctor.

“Not when I’m sick, not even when it’s serious,” he said. “I prefer not to go.”

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