The Long and Winding Road: What a Changing Population Means for America's Outdoor Future The latest numbers from the Census Bureau paint a sobering picture of a world in demographic flux.
For the first time in human history, adults aged 65 and over will outnumber children under 5 by 2025. This shift has significant implications for our national parks, hiking trails, and wildlife refuges.
One consequence is the strain on public health infrastructure.