1 A Systematic Approach to the Evaluation of RCRA Disposal Facilities under Future Climate-induced Events by Roneisha Wynette Worthy Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Vanderbilt University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY In Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Management May, 2014 Nashville, TN Approved: Dr. Mark D. Abkowitz Dr. James H. Clarke Dr. Craig H. Benson Dr. David Furbish Dr. Steve Krahn