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•A reclamation and land decontamination programme being conducted for the construction of Disneyland Hong Kong, due to open in September 2005, is causing widespread pollution. Environmental group Greenpeace has urged the government to stop burning waste removed from Penny's Bay on Lantau island as part of the programme because the activity produces dioxins. It said the incineration is being conducted near T sing Yi, a densely populated area.
• A new law in Scotland imposes a fine of up to US$77,988 on mountain bikers drawn to several trails across Scotland
