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January 8, 2007

Centuries-old watermill converted to power a new Portuguese hotel

LEOMIL, Portugal (AP) — As the European Commission urges the continent to move away from traditional energy sources and adopt a lifestyle that cares for the environment, Eduardo Rocha is one step ahead.

Rocha, who decided two years ago to turn his family's centuries-old disused watermills into a rural hotel, has harnessed local natural sources to make the venture virtually self-sufficient in energy.


 
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