Dao, Dan Q. “Here’s The First American Airport Powered Entirely By Solar Energy.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 30 July 2019, www.forbes.com/sites/dandao/2019/07/30/chattanooga-first-solar-powered-american-airport/#6f5e8fa67957.

Taking big steps for airports worldwide, Chattanooga, Tennessee has become the first airport to be entirely solar powered. This investment cost five million, yet can easily be paid back in under twenty years, and not only set the airport apart from others but also increased efficiency. The airport has also caused an increase in corporate support and engagement in solar energy as well, causing a global approval of the new system and hopefully a complete installment in the future. 

This article relates to environment as it shows the effect of solar energy powering an entire system, especially something as large as an airport, and how it only produced benefits. I think the airport is a great example of the potential effects of renewable energy because it caused no downfall on the airport itself, cost wise and in regards to efficiency. Therefore, there should be absolutely no reason as to why companies, other airports, or any businesses currently relying on energy that releases carbon to switch to solar power and benefit the environment before there’s nothing left.