Chevron’s headquarters relocation to Houston raises pollution concerns in Latino communities

Chevron’s move from California to Houston has heightened fears of increased air pollution, especially in Houston’s predominantly Latino neighborhoods, where pollution-related health issues are already prevalent.

Carola Guerrero De León reports for The Latin Times.

In short:

Chevron relocated its headquarters to Houston following a California lawsuit over climate change deception.
Local activists fear lax regulations in Texas will exacerbate air pollution, impacting vulnerable communities.
Houston’s Latino neighborhoods already face some of the nation’s worst air quality, with pollution linked to serious health issues.

Key quote:

"Chevron already has a history of breaking the law in Texas. It is not surprising that it's deciding to move its headquarters to Texas since the state's regulations and their enforcement are much more lax than they are in California"

— Erandi Treviño, Houston environmental activist

Why this matters:

Some residents fear Chevron’s move to Houston could worsen air quality in areas already suffering from pollution, intensifying health risks for Latino communities with limited resources to address these challenges.

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