University of Chicago Law School is ranked 12th in the 2016 QS World University Rankings.
All across the world , colleges and universities are looking to a sustainable future by working to become carbon neutral .. Universities are taking responsibility for their environmental impact and are working to neutralize those effects .. To become carbon neutral , universities are working to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases , cut their use of energy , use more renewable energy , and emphasize the importance of sustainable energy sources .. Universities that have committed to becoming carbon neutral have recognized the threat of global warming and are therefore committing to reverse the trend .