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‘Turn Off the Sunshine’: Why Shade Is a Mark of Privilege in Los Angeles (Published 2019) – The New York Times
By Politics

Here are several more engaging headline options — no source mentioned: – Shade Is the New Status Symbol in Los Angeles – Buying Cool: How Shade Became a Luxury in Sun-Soaked LA – When Shade Signals Wealth: The Hidden Privilege of Staying Cool in Los

“Turn Off the Sunshine,” a 2019 New York Times piece, explores how access to shade in Los Angeles is increasingly seen as a privilege, highlighting stark environmental and social inequalities in the city’s sun-drenched landscape.