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Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse gas emission reductions and assessing the risk of carbon leakage

Description: This paper analyze the possible effects of implementing all high end pledges put forward by countries under the Copenhagen Accord. Among other analysis, the report predict that, (if the Copenhagen Accord would be fully implemented), the world could bridge a major part of the required efforts by 2020 in order to keep average global temperature increase below 2ºC. However, the report also argue that most high end targets are conditional on others taking similar action, on a legally binding intern… more
Date: 2010
Creator: European Commission
Partner: UNT Libraries

Miniature Koran Leaves

Description: 3D scanned models of leaves from a miniature Koran. Housed in rectangular brass(?) locket with oval applied lenticular illustration on cover showing bearded male figures in robes.
Date: 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Plaque awarded to Lory Masters]

Description: Photograph of a plaque that has been awarded to Lory Masters. The plaque reads, Recognition of Community Service to Lory Huitt Masters, 1990 Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade. The golden medal at the top of the plaque depicts a hand holding onto a lit torch.
Date: March 26, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flying W Motorcycle plaque award]

Description: Photograph of a plaque that has been awarded to Lory (Huitt) Masters. The plaque is made of wood with a golden scroll with an inscription that reads, "An Appreciation for your Leadership, Strength and Years of Steadfast Devotion to "Flying W," Lory Huitt, Founder and Charter Member. 15 Years Loyal, 1990. At the bottom of the plaque is a worn sticker, that has the Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas logo, celebrating 20 years from 1975 - 1995.
Date: March 26, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Extra Mile Award photo collage 1990]

Description: Photograph of a collage made to display photographs taken at The Annual Extra Mile Award event held in 1990. The award winners displayed in the center photograph are (L-R) Andrea Spica, Mica England, Paula Matthies, Mary Mallory, Cynthia O'Connor, Barbara O'Brien, Debora "Deb" Elder, Mary Grigsby, Emma Colquitt and Louise Young. The remaining photographs displayed on the collage feature other guests attending the Extra Mile award event, seen posing with one another.
Date: March 26, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Slacks

Description: Slacks of viscose blend in pink, orange and maroon geometric pattern. Continental pockets at front sides; double welt pockets at back sides. Slightly flared legs. Fly zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Designer label: ETRO 46
Date: 2018
Creator: Etro
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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A comparison of Petar Christoskov’s Op. 1 and Op. 24 Caprices for Solo Violin: The effect of the changing Bulgarian political climate on his compositional style

Description: Bulgaria, though a fairly small Eastern European country, boasts an ancient history of folk traditions and music; however, very few notated works exist due to the people's primitive lifestyle throughout Bulgaria's history. Singing and dancing as well as creating instruments from wood and animal skin were considered an integral part of everyday life, equal to cooking, sewing, herding, or farming; in fact, one almost always accompanied the other. Thus, more than 1500 years of folklore was orally … more
Date: May 2016
Creator: Vassileva, Veronika
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Moon Goddess]

Description: Photograph of Moon Goddess by Victoria Lisi, held by UNT Special Collections. The illustration is of a blond wavy haired woman in the middle of stars in the sky, a moon at the bottom of the page. The illustration is in a frame. Victoria (Poyser) Lisi (1949-) is a prolific artist and illustrator for science fiction and fantasy publications. After receiving her BFA from Evergreen State College, she began submitting art to sci-fi magazines for publication, and eventually won two Hugo Awards for Be… more
Date: January 24, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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North Korea: U.S. Relations, Nuclear Diplomacy, and Internal Situation

Description: This report provides background information on the negotiations over North Korea's nuclear weapons program that began in the early 1990s under the Clinton Administration. As US policy toward Pyongyang evolved through the George W. Bush presidency and into the Obama Administration, the negotiations moved from mostly bilateral to the multilateral Six-Party Talks. Although the negotiations have reached some key agreements, major problems with the implementation have persisted. With talks suspended… more
Date: January 17, 2012
Creator: Chanlett-Avery, Emma
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2016

Description: This report contains information on actions taken that affect the salaries for members of Congress, broken down by year and starting with the establishment of the Ethics Reform Act adjustment procedure (1990). It also provides background on the most recent developments and information on other related floor action.
Date: June 21, 2016
Creator: Brudnick, Ida A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Global Health Programs

Description: Summary report of USAIDS' key accomplishments achieved in fiscal year 2012 in partnership with other governments, U.S. agencies, and corporate partners.
Date: 2012
Creator: United States. Agency International Development.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Description: Brief document describing how U.S. greenhouse gas emissions function as an indicator of climate change. It includes background on climate change indicators, an explanation of how emissions are measured, and key points about greenhouse gases in relation to climate.
Date: August 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Fast Facts 1990-2014

Description: This fact sheet presents statistics on the levels of green house gases in the United States.
Date: April 2016
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Women in Combat: Issues for Congress

Description: This report looks at the history of women in US military roles and combat since the 1990s and discusses critics' views of exclusionary policy as a civil rights issue. Over the past two decades of conflict, women have served with valor and continue to serve on combat aircraft, naval vessels, and in support of ground combat operations. The expansion of roles for women in the armed forces has evolved since the early days of the military when women were restricted by law and policy from serving in … more
Date: December 13, 2016
Creator: Kamarck, Kristy N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2015

Description: This report discusses the process through which members of Congress are compensated. Members of Congress only receive salaries during the terms for which they are elected. Former Members may be eligible for retirement benefits. This report contains information on actions taken affecting each pay year since the establishment of the Ethics Reform Act adjustment procedure, as well as information on other relevant floor action.
Date: December 23, 2015
Creator: Brudnick, Ida A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report: Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States

Description: Final report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, created to “examine the causes of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States.” This report outlines the findings of the Commission, including collected information broken down chronologically, conclusions and dissenting view statements, and relevant appendices regarding the investigation.
Date: January 2011
Creator: United States. Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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