To: Climate Study Department, USC

From: Allison Howell

Subject: To: Climate Change Department, USC
From: Allison Howell
Subject: Increased Wildfires and Glacial Loss

Glacial Loss Associated With Wildfires Formatted: Left

I am Allison and I am currently a student here in the Geography and Earth Science department. Formatted: Indent: First line: 0"
I am writing to request additional information about the association between recent glacier ice
loss and recent wildfires. It has become increasingly known that wildfires have been affecting
the atmosphere more than we can comprehend. I am curious about wildfires in the United
States, specifically wildfires happening on the West Coast, and how the soot is traveling to the
other side of the world. Is there a way you are testing the air to ensure it is in fact coming from
the other side of the world? Within the past 200 years, we know human activity has increased
the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 40% (NSIDC), but is there a separation in
the data when a wildfire is caused naturally versus man-made? Along with these questions, are
there certain areas of the United States that when a wildfire takes place, it is dramatically worse
than another place in the United States, for example, due to the direction of wind or
topography?

The information you can provide to me regarding this issue will be greatly appreciated. This Formatted: Indent: First line: 0"
information will allow me to come up with a recommendation that would benefit everyone on the
planet. Your contributions will not go unmentioned. I am passionate about preventing wildfires,
and the conservation efforts made towards preventing further unnecessary glacial loss. I hope
you will consider writing back about this matter. I can be contacted via email or phone. I would
appreciate setting up a time to speak about these concerns in the coming weeks. I look forward
to speaking with you.

Contact Info:
Ahowel565@usc.edu
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Thank you in advance, Formatted: Indent: First line: 0"

Allison Howell