This online memorial is dedicated to Ross Gelbspan. It is a place to celebrate his life with photos, stories, music and other tributes.

Ross Gelbspan

84 years old
Year of birth: 1939
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Year of passing: 2024
Place of passing: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Ross Gelbspan, 84, born in 1939 and passed away in 2024. We will remember him forever.

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Candle lit by Mary Walsh on February 19th, 2024

Ross was a wonderful man whom I am so grateful to have known and was able to call a friend.
He changed the course of my life. It was "The Heat is On" that focused my attention on the urgency of climate change. I first met Ross in 1998, and considered him a mentor in launching my 25 year teaching career on climate change. I will miss you forever. God speed, dear Ross.

Candle lit by Mike Prokosch on March 5th, 2024

While researching his books on climate change, Ross interviewed the CEO of a major fossil fuel company.
We know that climate change is real, the CEO told Ross. But if I say that, I will be fired and nothing will change.
"Can I quote you?" asked Ross. The CEO replied: "This interview never happened."

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