and iceland s version of a sound and light show the volcano spewing out lava and molten rock, that s become a hit with tourists. hello, thank you forjoining us. the inflation reduction act may not sound like a landmark in us energy policy, but democrats in the senate have just passed a bill designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with $430 billion committed to cleaner energy. it s taken a year and a half of intense wrangling and much resistance to get here, hence the tears ofjoy amongst some democrats in the senate. republicans had tried to derail the legislation, saying it would undermine economic growth. but the passing of the bill, which also contains measures to reduce the price of healthcare and introduce new taxes for business, is being seen as a triumph for president biden. here s senate majority leader, chuck schumer. our bill reduces inflation, lowers costs, creates millions of manufacturing jobs, enhances our energy security, and is the boldest climate packag
the volcano spewing out lava and molten rock, that s become a hit with tourists. and how one 12 year old is turning used crisp packets into hundreds of survival blankets for homeless people. hello and welcome. there were tears ofjoy amongst democrats in the us senate as a landmark bill to tackle climate change was finally passed. after more than a year of intense wrangling, the sweeping reforms are being seen as a major victory for president biden. republicans had tried to derail the legislation, worth $430 billion overall claiming it would undermine economic growth. the inflation reduction act, as it s known, includes almost $370 billion to steer the us economy away from oil, gas and coal. it also contains measures to reduce the price of healthcare and introduce new taxes for business. lea na hosea reports. wildfires, flash floods, drought and melting polar ice caps, extreme weather events increasing around the world because of climate change united states tops the list of
but my attitude is very much day by day. you know, that keeps my spirits high. returning to cash to stay on top costs. the post office reports a record number of cash withdrawals, as people reduce card use to feel more in control of their finances. good morning from birmingham. more in control of their finances. the last day of the commonwealth games after a golden sunday for all the home nations, with victories on the track, in the boxing ring and in the women s hockey too. good morning, through this week some of us will once again experience a heatwave with some parts getting up to 35, 36, with a lot of dry, sunny weather. i will have all the details throughout the programme. it s monday, 8th of august. our main story. a bbc survey of more than 7,000 dental practices has found that nine in 10 nhs dentists across the uk are not accepting new adult patients for treatment on the health service. those in need are having to wait years for treatment and some have taken matters in
the next prime minister outline how they plan to help people cope with the rising cost of living. but former prime minister gordon brown says much more action is needed. a bbc news investigation reveals dozens of english councils have cut back on holiday food vouchers for children on free school meals. and 72 artefacts forcibly removed from benin city during a british military incursion in 1897 will be returned to nigeria by a london museum. good evening. a ceasefire between israel and the islamichhad group could be imminent after two days of violence, the worst between israel and gaza for a year. militants fired rockets towards jerusalem today after a second commander was killed in an israeli air strike. egypt has been trying to broker a truce to which israel is reported to have now agreed. well, the israeli operation began on friday. the palestinian health ministry says that since then 41 palestinians, including several children, have been killed. from jerusalem, our middle