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Japan’s earthquake and tsunami has pushed 11 of its 52 nuclear reactors offline. If they don’t power up soon, Japan will be hard-pressed to provide power to its people, since the reactors provide 30 percent of its electricity. As dependent as Japan is on nuclear power, 12 nations are even more reliant it, according to the World Nuclear Association. Using 2007 data, here are the Top 10 most nuclear-dependent nations:
Part of the nuclear power plant at Forsmark, Sweden, is seen in this Oct. 23, 2006 file photo. (Fredrik Sandberg/AP/File)
5. Sweden – 42 percent
With nuclear power generating 42 percent of its electricity, Sweden has shifted its position on nuclear power. Three decades after banning the construction of new nuclear plants, it repealed the policy this past June. Now, Sweden is expected to replace its 10 reactors by building new ones in existing plants. Still, the nation’s can’t have more than 10 sites and the government won’t approve new sites for nuclear plants.
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