Scientists: Bacteria spreading in warming oceans

Warning: The warming of the world's oceans can cause serious illness and may cost millions of euros (dollars) in health care.

That is the alarm sounded in a paper released online on the eve of a two-day conference in Brussels.
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Philippart said some of the effects could even themselves contribute to global warming.

The greater acidification of the ocean might mean that algae would be able to capture less carbon dioxide, she said. "Then there will be a further increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to greater warming."

10 given Heinz awards for work on environment

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A Colorado scientist is 1 of 10 winners of the Heinz Award, which this year recognized those whose work benefited the environment.

Joan Kleypas of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., was recognized for research on the impacts of climate change on coral reefs.

Each prize this year is worth $100,000.