Kelly L Haragan in the Media

Lab Roots July 2, 2026

Water Mixing Causes Heavy Metal Spikes in Texas Neighborhood

In a report she co-authored, Clinical Professor Kelly Haragan discusses drinking water contamination in Austin's Colony, warning that the findings reveal gaps in the regulatory system and raise concerns about whether oversight adequately protects residents in situations like this.

The New York Times August 12, 2025

The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Site Once Changed History. Now, It’s Testing the Law Again.

Clinical Professor Kelly Haragan explains that the Everglades detention center’s construction without an environmental review could violate federal law.

Sierra January 8, 2025

Frontline Communities Fight to Evict a Toxic Roofing Company

Clinical Professor Kelly Haragan observes that exemptions and grandfather policies can enable facilities to continue their pollution practices in spite of new environmental laws.

The Nation July 4, 2024

The Supreme Court Just Pushed Environmental Justice Even Further Aside

Kelly Haragan, clinical director of the Environmental Clinic, breaks down the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently paused “good neighbor” rule.

Bridge Michigan May 21, 2024

Detroit’s approval of concrete mixing plant questioned

Clinical Professor Kelly Haragan discusses a Detroit concrete mixing plant's newly granted permit despite its history of operation without environmental clearances.

Marfa Public Radio April 1, 2023

As Toyah residents lived under a boil water notice, state regulators hesitated to act

Clinical Professor Kelly Haragan and the Environmental Clinic's investigation into the city of Toyah's water quality is chronicled in a story about the town's water sanitation issues.

Texas Public Radio March 15, 2023

State regulators allowed a fading West Texas town to go four years without safe drinking water

Kelly Haragan was quoted in an article about a water safety issue in Toyah, Texas, that has been ongoing since 2018 and has yet to be addressed.

EarthJustice August 31, 2022

Texans Hold Exxon Accountable For Years Of Illegal Air Pollution

Professor Kelly Haragan is quoted in an article about one of the longest-running environmental enforcement suits ever brought under the federal Clean Air Act, filed by plaintiffs Sierra Club and Environment Texas against Exxon.

Reuters June 24, 2022

Texas repeatedly raises pollution limits for Cheniere LNG plant

Professor Kelly Haragan questions Cheniere's use of reliable emissions control technology in light of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's repeated raising of the plant's pollution limits.

Texas Observer March 3, 2021

Who’s going to take responsibility for air pollution in Texas?

Professor Kelly Haragan is quoted in an article about air pollution and who is responsible for its damages in Texas.