Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates

The Dieselgate scandal has claimed the lives of 16,000 people in the UK and caused asthma for 30,000 children, with over 81,000 premature deaths projected by 2040 if action isn’t taken. Experts warn that without intervention, thousands more lives will be cut short, while £96bn and €760bn in economic damage are already caused or feared. UK governments have failed to hold polluters accountable, leaving millions of diesel vehicles still emitting harmful pollutants on our roads. The EU lags even further behind, with no fines imposed on car companies or mandatory vehicle recalls. Meanwhile, individual consumers face legal battles for financial compensation from manufacturers.