Donald Pols, former director of Milieudefensie, faced controversy after accepting a position at Tata Steel, which was terminated after one day due to undisclosed information about his past membership in a far-right group. His departure disappointed Milieudefensie, which criticized Tata Steel as a major polluter. Pols had previously been involved in a significant court case against Shell regarding climate change. Tata Steel is currently facing legal issues related to pollution and health impacts in IJmuiden, while also receiving subsidies for a green transition.