‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises
via theguardian.com
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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 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.” Continue reading…