Wealthy LA (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption Abundant vegetation still protects wealthy LA neighborhoods from heat, but less so now than in the past. Credit Ken Lund Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.