Greenpeace is disappointed that Tata Steel "wants to continue using the disease-causing components for years to come. This is hugely damaging to the climate, nature, and local residents," said Director Andy Palmen in response to the steelworks' announced greening plans. He believes that the plans fall short "on many levels".
The aviation sector criticized the plan presented on Friday by the outgoing Cabinet to reduce the number of flights from Schiphol airport and reduce noise pollution. On the other hand, environmental organizations have voiced their dissatisfaction with the plan, arguing that it falls short of what is needed to reduce noise pollution.
No arrests were made during the action by climate activists at the Tata Steel site in Velsen, a police spokesperson reported. However, activists from Extinction Rebellion (XR), who had chained themselves to a railroad line near the plant, were untied by the police and taken to another location. They were then allowed to leave, the police said.
Greenpeace climate activists entered the Tata Steel site in Velsen on Saturday despite a ban. Amid loud cheers, the activists broke through the fences. Hundreds of climate activists were present at the site. Frank Dales, the mayor of Velsen called the action life-threatening and said an emergency decree had been in effect earlier.